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Brevard County is petitioning Florida DEP to stop a company from applying excessive sewage sludge near its drinking water source.

The sewage sludge contains high levels of phosphorus, which can cause harmful algae blooms, and PFAS, which are linked to health risks.

While Brevard County banned new sludge applications in 2019, existing permits allow for continued use at sites like Deer Park Ranch, which straddles the Brevard/Osceola county line.

Brevard County wants to stop farmers and ranchers from using too much sewage sludge as fertilizer, saying that the high phosphorous levels could trigger toxic algae blooms in our drinking water supply.

Brevard County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to petition Florida's top environmental agency for a hearing to consider

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