Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: Reducing Pollution in Reclaimed Water
By Space Coast Daily // October 24, 2024
brevard is currently removing 4000+ systems and upgrading thousands more
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA—Reclaimed water is partially cleaned sewer water transported through characteristic purple pipes and used to irrigate golf courses and other areas. It was considered useful because it contains nitrogen and phosphorous, which can act as fertilizers.
By actively following the science, the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) program identified that reclaimed water was seeping from some irrigation sites through our sandy soil into the Lagoon.
So, SOIRL added upgrading sewage treatment plants to its restoration projects to reduce reclaimed water pollution in the Lagoon.
Progress in Cleaning Reclaimed Water
The current SOIRL Plan includes nearly $30 million to co-fund upgrade projects at seven sewage treatment plants to reduce this source of pollution.
Three projects have been completed; one is under construction, and the rest are in design. Together, they will reduce nitrogen pollution in the Lagoon by about 75,000 pounds per year.
To learn more and ASK YOUR QUESTIONS about the SOIRL Projects underway to heal our Lagoon, come to the Dec. 10th Straight Talk (5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.) at the Eau Gallie Civic Center!
Click here to register>>>
Healing the Lagoon takes each of us. It takes all of us. Together, we can make a difference!
The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is a leading, independent advocate for a healthy Lagoon. The non-profit, non-partisan Coalition brings together organizations, businesses, and individuals who share the goal of supporting its restoration.
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