(Learn more in this educational video
as we show you the application and the issues at hand)
Legally Required to Pay
If the Application to provide a Low Pressure Sewer System on Little Gasparilla Island that was submitted by Environmental Utilities (EU) gets approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) and sewer lines brought to your property:
“You will be legally required to pay utility connection fees and connect to the system.”
“You will receive a certified letter once the line has been installed and certified for use. From that point you will have 365 days to pay the connection fees and complete the connection of the home to the system.”
“A lien could be placed on your property and filed in the Official Records with the Clerk of Court.”
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Your Costs Could Exceed $40,000
It’s quite probable this could cost upwards of $30K – $40K to each individual homeowner. Herando County sewer hookups are costing the county $36K per property owner. (LGI costs would need to factor in inflation and the additional costs to construct on a bridgeless barrier island.)
What will the homeowners in this area be expected to pay?
Hernando County residents enjoy relief in the form of grants.
Althought the total cost for this project is estimated to be $36,000 per property, property owners within the Hernando County project would pay 10% of the cost, essentially leaving homeowners with a merely $3,600 out of pocket.
Without the grants that that are available through public utilities, the entire cost will fall fully on the homeowner. Private Utilities do not have the same access to grants, nor do they have any incentive to utilize grants.
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Another example from Lake Panasoffkee where residents are facing potential $40k per household. Keep in mind this is the cost on the mainland and does not factor in the additional cost of construction on a bridgeless barrier island or for inflation.
Electric Outage? No Sewer!
���� ATTENTION! Did you know that during a power outage, the pump in your low-pressure sewer system won’t work? You will need to provide for yourself a generator to keep the pump working. What about the other homeowners on the island? What about the system’s various lift stations throughout the island?
Don’t let a lower pressure sewer system catch you off guard! These systems can lead to sewage backups, contamination, and even damage to your home.
Educate yourself on the risks.
Stay prepared and informed!
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Grants Decrease Cost for the Homeowner
Private utilities, such as Environmental Utilities, face limitations in accessing
grants that are readily available to their public counterparts. Grants greatly reduce the cost for homeowners when replacement systems are required.
Not only are grants not easily obtainable for these private utility companies, but private utilities have no incentives to use them even if they are available. All their cost is passed along to the homeowners, so why should the contractor take on the headache, hassle and complications of grants?
The town of Montverde, Florida is doing a septic to sewer and has received nearly $30 million in grants to create this central sewer, which means the connection to the sewer is free to homeowners.
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Low Pressure Systems Backing Up During Heavy Rains and High Tides
LGI homeowners, take note!
Lower pressure sewer systems can lead to sewage backups and contamination during heavy rainfall and high tide levels. This is bad for the homeowner and a disaster for sensitive marine ecosystems.
Don’t let a lower pressure sewer system catch you off guard. These systems can lead to sewage backups, contamination, and even damage to your home. Educate yourself on the risks.
Stay informed and protect your property!