Southeast Water Reclamation Facility expansion
Summary
The county approved the $60.5 million second phase of a roughly $200 million upgrade and expansion of its second-largest wastewater plant, serving Lakewood Ranch for the next 20 years and boosting capacity from 12.5 to 14 million gallons per day.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Paid back through utility rates and the county line of credit; roughly $200 million total project.
Lakewood Ranch and East County residents relying on wastewater capacity for growth.
Utility ratepayers bear the cost through rates.
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