DWU tests search for sewer leak in Old Pass Lagoon
Destin Water Users officials report one test has not ruled out sewer line as the source of fecal bacteria entering Old Pass Lagoon. Next tests focus on Highway 98 west of Gulfshore Drive using fluorescent dye to detect leaks into the DOT stormwater system.
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Destin
Old Pass Lagoon
DWU
State Department of Transportation
Gulfshore Drive
Terry Watkins
DOT
Watkins
Centel Hikes In-State Long-Distance Rates
Centel customers face higher intrastate long-distance charges effective today June 29. Spokesman Steve Chew says the Public Service Commission granted the increase to Southern Bell last week. Details are not yet released to Centel. notices will appear on upcoming bills. WATTs lines and data services also affected.
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Centel
Steve Chew
Tallahassee
Public Service Commission
Southern Bell
Chew
Lagoon Pipe Study OK by NWFWMD Board
The Northwest Florida Water Management District approved a $3,500 agreement with civil engineer Sanford Young to study Old Pass Lagoon. The sampling will measure salinity, the saltwater wedge at the lagoon bottom, and mixing with other water. Work starts in 2 to 3 weeks and should be finished by April 1984.
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Northwest Florida Water Management District
Old Pass Lagoon
Nwfwmd
Sanford Young
Young
Appropriation Hurdle for Northwest Florida Water Plans
Rep James Ward says a veto on a $97 000 right of way line item and $56 000 for a Choc tawhatchee Bay model could derail Northwest Florida water projects. NWFWMD warns budget cuts threaten solid waste study and staff. Henderson Beach design $80 000 approved. Governor Graham to act within 15 days.
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Ingrid Kreis
Florida
Destin Peninsula
James Ward
Fort Walton Beach
House
Senate
Old Pass Lagoon
Ward
Choctawhatchee Bay
McCartney
Henderson Beach
Nwfwmd
Bob Graham
Destin Eyes Shift in Disaster Role with Hurricane Drill
Destin participates in Okaloosa County annual Hurricane Drill at the Shalimar annex with Paul Gardner observing. The Destin Chamber of Commerce may transfer disaster preparedness duties to the Destin Community Center to relieve the chamber and improve local evacuation and response plans. Gardner notes the drill tests the county plan and helps identify actions and needed communications during a hurricane.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Okaloosa County
Paul Gardner
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Gardner
Shalimar Annex
Chamber of Commerce
Joy Dunlap
Center Press
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Dak
Deetin
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