As one solution to pollution in the Indian River Lagoon of eastern Florida, a local county board of supervisors is considering a temporary halt on septic system installations. But the moratorium would not apply to all onsite technologies.
Brevard County lies along the Atlantic coast of Florida east of Orlando and includes the Cape Canaveral space complex. The lagoon is formed by the Indian River flowing between the mainland and several narrow barrier islands.
Commissioners of Brevard County recently voted 4-1 to begin the process of implementing the moratorium. The process will take several months. All conventional systems in beach areas
