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Seminole commissioners were hit with a stunning dose of sticker shock this week after learning a state requirement to convert most septic tanks near the Wekiva River and Gemini Springs to sewer systems could cost the county and homeowners hundreds of millions of dollars.

For example, a homeowner with a septic tank near the Wekiva River could have to shell out at least $75,000 if they had to pick up the entire cost of digging up their old septic tank and replacing it with a sewer connection, according to a county document.

“I would say that a majority of our residents would not be able to afford to pay that, even if they went to the bank and got a loan,” Commissioner Jay Zembower said. “None of us want to do that.”

Despite the costs, commissi

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