Jacksonville’s Septic Tank Phase Out program is getting a major boost from the Environmental Protection Agency, with city leaders announcing about $6.7 million in funding to help move more than 500 homes and businesses from septic tanks to city water and sewer service in the Christobel neighborhood near Lem Turner Road and Edgewood Avenue.

Jacksonville officials are marking a major milestone in a long-running effort to eliminate failing septic tanks in neighborhoods near waterways.

The City of Jacksonville and JEA are making progress on their “Septic Tank Phaseout” program, with three major projects now completed.

We have an update on the News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into the City of Jacksonville’s Septic Tank Phaseout program. When completed, it will connect thousands of residents to city sewer services.