$70 Million Disaster Recovery Water Project
Summary
A new $1.8 million Upper Floridan Aquifer supply well moves forward as part of the county's alternative water supply strategy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,801,563 one-time expense from the utilities operating fund.
Northeast Polk residents who depend on long-term water supply planning.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners — August 4, 2026
Pre-construction agreements totaling nearly $1.9 million kick off major upgrades at the Northwest and Southwest regional wastewater plants — equipment replacement, new treatment processes, and SCADA improvements.
Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026
Federal CDBG-DR money will fund stormwater retrofits, flood storage, land acquisition and water quality work across the Lake Hancock basin — likely the largest single grant in county history. Expect visible projects over the next four years aimed at reducing flooding in the 2023-2024 hurricane-impacted areas.
Board of County Commissioners — February 3, 2026
A new $1.8 million Upper Floridan Aquifer supply well moves forward as part of the county's alternative water supply strategy.
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