Septic overflow and mandatory sewer connection at 706 E. Tarpon Avenue
Summary
A failed septic system at the Don Tacos plaza sent wastewater into the street toward a city pond on Walton Avenue. The owner refuses to pay the $80,000–$120,000 connection cost and plans to evict the restaurant instead; the board fined him $25/day starting September 1 until he connects.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owner says connecting would cost $80,000–$120,000; the city stands to collect $25/day in fines until he complies.
Neighbors near Walton Avenue and the city pond are protected from future sewage overflows.
The property owner faces a mounting daily fine and what he calls an unaffordable connection cost.
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