At the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. Each project, financed in part by State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, demonstrated the importance of water infrastructure for supporting healthy Americans and laying a foundation for economic prosperity.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Newberry's Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant:
Newberry held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new regional wastewater treatment plant that will help advance wastewater treatment capabilities, improve water quality and help meet environmental goals of the Santa Fe Basin Management Action Plan area.
Septic-to-Sewer Connection Celebration for Pine Hills Neighborhood in Orlando:
Orange County held a septic-to-sewer celebration for the conversion of approximately 95 properties to central sanitary sewer along North Pine Hills Road in Orlando. The project is expected to reduce nitrogen loading to the Wekiwa Spring and Rock Springs Basin Management Action Plan.
DEP’s Division of Water Restoration Assistance is providing more than $7. 9 million for the project through the Wastewater Grant Program and the Springs and Watershed Restoration Program.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Fort Pierce Mainland Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility:
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Mainland Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility. This landmark project protects the environment, supports future growth of the city and enriches the quality of services in Fort Pierce.
Milesone Event for Wekiwa Springs "Septic2Sewer" Project:
Orange County held a "Septic2Sewer" 500th Connection Milestone Event in the Palms Neighborhood in Apopka to celebrate the 500th septic-to-sewer connection.
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