APOPKA, Fla. — Orange County is over a quarter of the way done converting 2,000 homes in Apopka from septic to the sewer system.
It’s an effort to help protect Wekiwa Springs and the Wekiva River from runoff pollution from septic tanks. Homeowners in west Orange County are making financial and lifestyle sacrifices to preserve a natural treasure.
The Wekiva River is one of Central Florida’s most popular natural attractions, drawing thousands of people for kayaking and boating or to live near the scenic waterway…