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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 9, 2025 **Potable Water Sub -Element Proposed Policy 4.8** Administrator Titkanich stated that the proposed Policy 4.8 revises a requirement for all new subdivisions and projects with 25 or more lots. It encouraged developers within a quarter mile of an effluent reuse line to contact utility services to discuss the feasibility and parameters for constructing an effluent reuse line. In essence, if a project was within a quarter mile of an effluent reuse line or a reclaimed water line, they need to consider the possibility of connecting to that line. This would help reduce the use of potable water for purposes such as watering lawns or for other commercial or industrial activities that could utilize reuse water. Administrator Titkanich responded to Commissioner Earman, explaining that contacting Utilities was not required because there may be specific parameters or environmental factors that could affect the appropriateness of the project. It was noted that the intention was to at least evaluate the feasibility of constructing the reuse line. Department of Utility Services Director Sean Lieske emphasized the importance of ensuring a sufficient reclaimed water supply for the community. He stated that they do not want to mandate connections when there was not enough supply available. This approach was part of a system of checks and balances to guarantee that adequate resources were in place should the community meet the necessary requirements. **Potable Water Sub -Element Proposed Objective 9** Administrator Titkanich noted that Objective 9 was proposed along with the corresponding Policies 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3. The Objective stated that by 2015, all reverse osmosis water treatment plants discharging brine directly into the Indian River Lagoon would be eliminated. It was proposed to revise this to indicate that the County shall eliminate brine discharge from the Nanofiltration water treatment process. Additionally, all subsequent policies regarding the various locations in the south and north, as well as the reverse osmosis plants, have been accomplished. Mr. Leiske stated that the County received a Consent Decree in the early 2000s requiring them to eliminate the direct discharge from their Nanofiltration or Reverse Osmosis (RO) system. They have since started using the RO and Nanofiltration processes, but previously, brine disposal was made directly into either lagoons or canals. By implementing the Spoonbill Marsh project and creating Osprey Acres, the County effectively eliminated that direct discharge. Therefore, it was recommended Indian River County, Florida Page 17