EPA, Congressman John Rutherford and City of Jacksonville to Highlight Septic Tank Phase Out Project

June 15, 2026

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.  

EPA Region 4 Administrator Kevin McOmber 

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan 

Congressman John Rutherford 

Jacksonville Councilwoman Ju’coby Pittman  

Peace Missionary Baptist Church 

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.