EDGEWATER, Fla. – On Monday evening, Edgewater city officials convened to tackle a range of pressing issues, including a recent surge in feral hogs and the controversial concept often dubbed “toilet to tap.”
In a unanimous decision, the council opted to let residents vote on a proposed ban that would prevent the filtration and reuse of reclaimed water for drinking purposes.
This concept has gained attention as Florida’s population continues to grow, putting pressure on the state’s stagnant drinking water resources.
However, it’s important to note that no cities have implemented this practice yet.
The council’s decision also included the introduction of an ordinance to prohibit the idea.
In November, voters will have the opportunity to make this prohibition a permanent fixture by amending the city’s charter.
Another big topic was feral hogs and what to do about them.
Homeowners in Edgewater’s Florida Shores neighborhood say they’re waking up to torn up lawns, thousands of dollars in damage and a problem that seems to keep coming back.
Monday, Edgewater’s chief of police showed, saying they’re aware of the problem. During his presentation a council member asked whether homeowners could legally shoot feral hogs on their property.
“I would suggest they reach out to their private attorney when it comes to it but I can also say this is… this is a pro-Second Amendment state and I would never discourage someone from protecting their personal property,”- says Chief Chaz Geiger, Edgewater Police Department.
Chief also says to clear your yards of trash and be sure to cut back your foliage and remove items that can be tasty to feral hogs, like acorns.
Chief also says if you see a hog, report it him and his team.
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