Updated October 5, 2026 at 6:52 AM ET

Jensen Beach Septic Backups Persist as Sewer Conversion Date Stays Unset

Jensen Beach Septic Backups Persist as Sewer Conversion Date Stays Unset
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Residents on Northwest Sunset Boulevard in Jensen Beach say heavy rain still sends sewage from their septic tanks up into their yards, a recurring problem that has left them without working toilets for days at a time. Martin County staff confirm the neighborhood remains on the list for septic-to-sewer conversion, but no firm date has been

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