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OBJECTIVE 7 Septic Tank Systems <br />By 2020, the number of new septic tank systems permitted annually will not exceed 450. <br />POLICY 7.5: By 2010, the County shall request that the Indian River County Health <br />Department (IRCHD) initiate a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a regular <br />septic tank maintenance program. The study shall be completed by 2012. <br />Lengthy discussion ensued, during which several Commissioners expressed their <br />concerns that there were currently no discernible problems arising from septic tanks, and that the <br />study would turn into a government -enforced expense for the homeowners. <br />Commissioners Solari and Wheeler preferred to see the language in the Comprehensive <br />Plan reflect a septic tank education program, rather than a septic tank maintenance program. <br />Staff addressed questions posed by Mr. Smith, regarding the basis for the policies <br />associated with septic tank maintenance, and by Ms. Keys, regarding the placement in the <br />Comprehensive Plan of the educational component for septic tank maintenance. <br />POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT - CHAPTER 3B <br />(Clerk's Note: This item was heard commencing at 10:43 a.m., following Conservation <br />Element — Chapter 8, and is placed here for continuity). <br />Director Keating reported that a new policy pertaining to the County, in coordination <br />with the City of Vero Beach and the Town of Indian River Shores, undertaking a financial study <br />on the possible consolidation of utility services, is found in Objective 2: <br />OBJECTIVE 2 Regional Water System Expansion/Correction of Deficiencies <br />By 2030, at least 75% of all existing residential units in the County will be connected to a <br />regional potable water system. <br />13 <br />April 19, 2010 <br />