Some neighborhoods located within the watershed of the Loxahatchee River continue to use septic systems for wastewater treatment and disposal.The Loxahatchee River District proposes to continue the sewer installation program, whereby homes in these neighborhoods are connected to the regional sanitary sewer. In preparation for these future phases, the District commissioned a special consultant to prioritize neighborhoods for providing sewer service. The priorities resulting from this effort will be used as the blueprint for the continuation of the neighborhood sewer installation program.
While other issues such as finance and governmental coordination may modify the order of construction, the priorities shown below outline the proposed schedule for future sewer installations:
Future Projects
Priority
Neighborhood
1
Bamboo Point
Carmel Landing
Loxahatchee Gardens (Pennock Point)
Loxahatchee Landing
River Highlands
River Oaks/Little Oaks
Set-n-Sun
2
Waterway Village
Toney Penna Industrial Area
3
Eagles Nest
East of River Ridge
Fox Run
Fran's Follie
Imperial Woods
Jupiter Inlet Colony
River Isle
Riverside Acres
Turtle Creek Village
Whispering Trails
4
Indian Hills
Rolling Hills
Neighborhood sewering activities will be back on track now that plant construction is complete. We will continue to work with residents that request service in an expedited manner, the District will provide assistance to obtain community support and install requested facilities.
Construction Information
One of the most critical tasks has been the elimination of septic tanks in our region, which pose a dangerous threat to the environment. To date, nearly 60,000 homes in our service area are on the regional sewer system, and we are working to develop sewer installation programs for the remaining neighborhoods located in the urban areas.
To date, nearly 60,000 homes in our service area are on the regional sewer system, and we are working to develop sewer installation programs for the remaining neighborhoods located in the urban areas. See this section for construction updates on these neighborhoods.
Spoto's Joins Oyster Reef Restoration Project
Spoto's Oyster Bar in Palm Beach Gardens joins the effort to rebuild oyster reefs in the Loxahatchee River by recycling their oyster shells.
Community Foundation Awards $10,600 to River Center
The Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. recently awarded a $10,600 grant to The River Center toward the creation of the new environmental center's Wild & Scenic River exhibit.
