en.Wedoany.com Reported - The St. Johns County Utility Department's State Road 207 Water Reuse Facility began operations on May 11, 2026. The project, costing $191.8 million, is the largest single capital improvement project in St. Johns County's history. It includes the water reuse facility, multiple pump stations, and approximately 15 miles (about 24 kilometers) of wastewater and reclaimed water pipelines. Funding comes from the St. Johns County Utility Department's enterprise fund, supported by utility revenues rather than property taxes.

Located west of Interstate 95 at 3055 State Road 207 in Elkton, the facility has an initial treatment capacity of 3.25 million gallons per day (about 12,300 cubic meters), with future expandability to 6.5 million gallons per day (about 24,600 cubic meters). The reclaimed water produced by the facility can be used for irrigating golf courses, community common areas, and residential landscapes, helping to conserve drinking water and protect the Floridan Aquifer, a primary drinking water source.

"This facility represents a transformative investment in the future of St. Johns County," said Alan Flood, Senior Engineer at the St. Johns County Utility Department. "By expanding reclaimed water capacity and reducing nutrient discharges, we are protecting natural resources while ensuring our utility infrastructure can meet the needs of future generations." Over the next 20 years, the project is expected to prevent more than 1 million pounds (about 454,000 kilograms) of nutrient pollutants, including nitrogen and phosphorus, from entering the Matanzas River, helping to protect water quality and support wildlife habitats.

The project also includes the Watson Road Main Wastewater Pump Station, the Tillman Ridge Reclaimed Water Booster Pump Station, and approximately 15 miles (about 24 kilometers) of 16- to 30-inch (about 40 to 76 centimeters) wastewater and reclaimed water pipelines. The facility was delivered through a progressive design-build contract with Jacobs. The water reuse facility helps St. Johns County comply with Florida Senate Bill 64, which encourages the beneficial reuse of treated wastewater. St. Johns County plans to hold a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony in late summer.

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