Protecting Volusia County Springs
In 2016, the Florida Legislature identified 30 “Outstanding Florida Springs” that require additional protections to ensure their conservation and restoration for future generations. These protections are outlined in restoration plans, known as Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), focused on reducing nitrogen pollution that is impacting the water quality of these springs. In some areas, effluent water from septic tanks has been identified as a major contributor of nitrogen pollution. Where this occurs, the law requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to include a septic system remediation plan within that springs BMAP. The law requires specific actions regarding both existing and new septic systems located near impacted springs within areas known as Priority Focus Areas (PFAs). Volusia County has 3 outstanding Florida springs, Blue, Gemini, and DeLeon.
Contact UsVolusia County Environmental Management
123 West Indiana Ave, Room 202
DeLand, FL 32720
Email: jspain@volusia.org
Phone: (386) 736-5927
Fax: (386) 740-5193
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