Reverse Osmosis Plant production crisis
Summary
The mayor revealed the RO plant is producing only about 6.7 million gallons a day versus a target over 10 million because heavily-used wells are drying up; four new wells dug in 2020 were never connected and are close to coming online. The city still owes $37 million on plant bonds and a $3 million exit penalty applies before the operator contract ends in 2030.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The council just approved up to $5.8 million more in plant work, half covered by Miami-Dade County.
Residents who depend on reliable water service if the well fixes restore production.
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