County seeks $10 million from FDEP for septic upgrades in spring watersheds

Sep 4, 2026

Volusia County staff said they applied to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $10 million over five years to upgrade septic systems in priority spring areas and estimated assistance could cover about $12,000 per system (leaving roughly $5,000 for homeowners), potentially helping about 150 properties.

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County staff told the Volusia County Council they filed an application with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection seeking $10,000,000 over five years to support septic-system upgrades in environmentally sensitive watersheds.

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