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Florida Completes $191.8 Million Water-Reclamation Project
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What Happened?
St. Johns County has completed its largest ever water-reclamation project, costing $191.8 million. The facility treats 3.25 million gallons of wastewater daily.
Key points
- The facility is located at 3055 State Road 207 in Elkton.
- It aims to reduce dependence on the Floridan Aquifer for irrigation.
- The project will prevent over one million pounds of nutrient pollution from entering the Matanzas River over 20 years.
- The facility can expand its capacity to 6.5 million gallons per day as demand grows.
- Construction included 15 miles of wastewater and reclaimed water transmission pipes.
Key insights
- The facility represents a significant investment in sustainable water management.
- Local officials expect this project to alleviate pressure on existing water sources.
- The design-build contract approach may streamline future infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
This project could help sustain local water supplies amid ongoing drought conditions.
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St. Johns County· LocationFlorida· CountryJacobs· CompanyMatanzas River· Location
Source
Times of India
