Septic Tanks

Here is more info on the septic tanks.... Dave
Dear Neighbors,

Your immediate attention and action is needed. The House and Senate voted to support us in our efforts to stop the DOH from passing rules about PBTS until other more affordable options to nitrogen reduction have been properly tested. Money was appropriated last year to do that, but not pursued by the Dept. of Health. Line Item 471 in the Budget ask for that study. This is what the House and Senate have asked for and what we are asking for. PLEASE E-MAIL GOVERNOR CRIST TODAY. ASK HIM TO APPROVE LINE ITEM 471. Charlie.Crist@eog.myflorida.com

Governor Crist has the budget now and is receiving communication from opponents of Line Item 471. Your e-mail will make the difference. Pass this request along to everyone you know – those affected and even those not affected. Even your friends on municipal sewer systems can help us in the fight to make sure our homes and our life savings are not put in jeopardy, so send this request along to everyone in your e-mail address book and ask them for their help.

A QUICK AND SIMPLE REQUEST TO KEEP LINE ITEM 471 IN THE BUDGET IS ALL THAT’S NEEDED. PLEASE DO THIS RIGHT AWAY. Commissioner Brummer has forwarded a sample letter in the attachment. Please use your own words as much as possible. Another version is below.

SAMPLE LETTER:
Dear Governor Crist:

Please do not veto line item 471 in the 2009-2010 approved budget. Specific appropriation 471 in the budget continues the funding appropriated in 2008 to do studies to determine reasonable strategies for nitrogen reduction in the Wekiva River that complement the continued use of onsite wastewater treatment systems. The study is critically important to the citizens of Central Florida and the State. We must find methods to protect Florida springs and rivers using reasonable, effective, and affordable solutions for the public. Please retain this specific appropriation in the final budget. Thank you.

Hope these suggested letters are helpful to you. If you have any questions, please let me know via e-mail. The Governor needs to know that 55,000 homeowners in the Wekiva Study Area and, and indeed, in the whole state need his support on this. Also, please remember that an e-mail from every voter in your home needs to send one. That’s typically two e-mails per household!

Thank you, Andrea Samson

From: John.Byrd@ocfl.net [mailto:John.Byrd@ocfl.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 11:18 AM
Subject: Line Item 471 Needs to Stay in Budget



Greetings:

The attached “information” document from Commissioner Brummer explains our current situation with onsite systems in the Wekiva Study Area. Please send an e-mail to Governor Crist imploring him to keep Line Item 471 in the Budget. Thank you.

Sincerely,

John Byrd