Residents press Deltona leaders on PFAS, septic‑to‑sewer costs and flood mitigation for Fisher site

Several residents used the public‑comment period to press utility and city staff for clarifications about water quality and the local impacts of planned wastewater projects.

Donna Pepin identified herself as a Deltona resident and asked whether nitrogen reductions were aimed only at spring protection or whether they also related to drinking‑water safety and what the city is doing about PFAS (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances). "Does nitrogen affect the drinking water safety or are we just doing it so that we can preserve our springs and Lake Monroe?" Pepin asked, and she asked whether the city has plans for PFAS removal or monitoring beyond joining a prior lawsuit mentioned at a previous meeting.

David Sosa asked about additional capacity at Fisher and what criteria will be used to require septic‑to‑sewer conversions, noting that advanced onsite systems cost in the tens of thousands per household and that grants may have reimbursement timing and completion penalties. He raised a concern that some grants require the city to pay costs up front and that missing deadlines could trigger penalties.

Tim Blodgett suggested the city consider reusing the Fisher property as a stormwater retention area to reduce downstream neighborhood flooding rather than simply filling and grading it after demolition.

Staff responses: utility staff acknowledged PFAS is an identified concern and said the city has participated in litigation and monitoring in the past; staff said they would provide additional technical materials on nutrient‑removal impacts, PFAS and grant conditions on request. No new policy or funding commitments were made during public comment.