Nearly half of Coral Gables residences are on septic tanks. Many may be leaking. As sea levels rise, how big a problem is that? %

Keon says “there is no immediate problem” with the Gables’ septic systems now because most of the city is on high ground. However, she adds, “we know that in the future it will be a problem. We acknowledge that as sea levels rise, and given the porosity of the whole state, it could create an issue. We have a 30-year window to address this issue.”...

Nearly half of Coral Gables residences are on septic tanks. Many may be leaking. As sea levels rise, how big a problem is that? %

Keon says “there is no immediate problem” with the Gables’ septic systems now because most of the city is on high ground. However, she adds, “we know that in the future it will be a problem. We acknowledge that as sea levels rise, and given the porosity of the whole state, it could create an issue. We have a 30-year window to address this issue.”...