In an effort to limit potentially hazardous nitrogen seepage from septic systems, the Florida Department of Health could require homeowners who have properties within the Wekiva Study Area (WSA) to install a new septic system when they sell their home...at a cost estimated to be as high as $10,000 per property.
On February 19, 2009, the Department of Health presented "rule language" to the Review Committee, who also heard from consumers, REALTORS®, and Florida Association of REALTORS® lobbyists who all suggested that a ruling of this type could impact more than 50,000 residents and negatively impact the already sensitive real estate market.
As a result, the passing of this new rule has been delayed for the time being. While there is no guarantee that it won't be enacted in the future, those homeowners with septic tanks are protected for the short term.
For more information on the Florida Department of Health's proposed plan, I would encourage you to visit their website and read more about this proposed new ruling here.
To obtain a copy of the map of the Wekiva Study Area (WSA) to see if your home will be impacted, text or call me at (321) 377-0157 or email me at LaShawn@LaShawnNorden.com
LaShawn Norden, PA, REALTOR, RE/MAX Central Realty (321) 377-0157, LaShawn@LaShawnNorden.com
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