New Sewer Injection Well and Grant Funding
Summary
The city's 1986 injection well can't dispose of the concentrate produced by the water plant, so the Council approved a $15.2 million construction contract plus $2.46 million for construction engineering oversight.
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nearly $17.7 million total for the well project, partially offset by grant funding.
Residents who rely on the city's water plant, which needs the well to keep operating.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 9, 2026
The city's 1986 injection well can't dispose of the concentrate produced by the water plant, so the Council approved a $15.2 million construction contract plus $2.46 million for construction engineering oversight.
City Council (Regular) - May 19, 2026
The city's sewer plant runs on a 40-year-old injection well, and staff wants to build a new one rather than modify the old well. The city has $1.85 million in hand and may receive $7.4 million more from Florida Commerce; the project is estimated at $13–14 million and the utility can cover the gap without a rate increase.
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