What are the environment benefits of the Phase 1 and 2 projects?
1) Over 1,000,000 gallons of potable water per day will be saved. That’s enough water to fill 67 swimming pools every day. 2) It will protect the Floridan Aquifer. Most of our drinking water is pumped from the Floridan Aquifer, the fresh water found deep underground in the openings within a thick layer of limestone. Pumping too much water from the Floridan Aquifer can have negative impacts. It can cause lake levels to drop, spring flows to slow or stop and wetlands to recede as well as increase the likelihood of sinkholes. It can also contribute to saltwater intrusion and decreased water quality requiring more extensive water treatment. 3) It provides an environmentally friendly way to discharge reclaimed water. The Yankee Lake Regional Water Reclamation Facility produces 2.2 million gallons per day (MGD) of highly treated reclaimed water. As population growth continues, finding environmentally friendly ways to use this resource becomes an increasing challenge. Phases 1 and 2 of the Re
