Septic-to-sewer conversion is the policy, but until enough sewage treatment plants are built, there will be septic systems feeding blue-green algae.

When Floridians think about water pollution, many picture visible problems like red tide blooms, dead fish or closed beaches.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another legislative session brings another opportunity for Florida policymakers to protect our water and our health. So far, state ...

Orange County has made impressive progress with its septic-to-sewer program. Nearly 600 families have already converted, making their goal of converting 2,000 homes in Apopka over a quarter of the way ...

County commissioners blasted state legislators for enacting a mandate without providing funding, and leaving it up to local governments to figure out the costs. Anyone can view a sampling of recent ...

Once again, Florida has set the standard for the nation in innovation, and we now have an important new tool that will enable our communities to solve their septic tank pollution problem once and for ...

Florida's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is appealing a court ruling requiring it to implement measures to protect manatees in the Indian River Lagoon. The DEP argues it is not ...

Another legislative session brings another opportunity for Florida policymakers to protect our water and our health. So far, state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith has stepped up to the plate. His proposed ...

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