EPA, Congressman John Rutherford and City of Jacksonville to Highlight Septic Tank Phase Out Project
EPA, Congressman John Rutherford and City of Jacksonville to Highlight Septic Tank Phase Out Project
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 15, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Congressman John Rutherford, and the City of Jacksonville will hold a media event on Thursday, June 18, highlighting the Christobel Septic Tank Phase Out (STPO) project in partnership with JEA, Jacksonville’s community-owned utility.
Who:
EPA Region 4 Administrator Kevin McOmber
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan
Congressman John Rutherford
Jacksonville Councilwoman Ju’coby Pittman
When:
June 18, 2026
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. ET
Where:
Peace Missionary Baptist Church
1759 Rowe Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32208
RSVP: Credentialed media who plan to attend should sign up no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026: EPA Region 4 Event RSVP Form | US EPA
Background:
The city of Jacksonville, in partnership with JEA, launched the Christobel Septic Tank Phase Out (STPO) project to eliminate septic tank systems in the Christobel neighborhood. It was supported by two Congressionally Directed Spending EPA grants totaling $6.8 million. The project is part of a larger septic tank phase-out that involves full installation of sewer pipes, proper abandonment of existing septic systems, connection to the new sewer system, and payment of all associated permits and fees at no cost to property owners.