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Key Points
- Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $5,784,615 to Apopka for a reclaimed water service extension on Plymouth Sorrento Road.
- The awarded $100 million fund supports 45 projects to restore and protect Florida's water resources.
- The Alternative Water Supply Grant Program aims to produce over 400 million gallons per day when all funded projects are operational.
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $5,784,615 to the city of Apopka on Wednesday for a reclaimed water service extension on Plymouth Sorrento Road. The grant was part of a total of $100 million awarded across 45 projects to restore and protect Florida’s water resources.
“Today in Crystal River, I was proud to announce $100 million for springs restoration and alternative water supply projects throughout Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis in a Wednesday news release. “These strategic investments will build on the progress we’ve made in protecting our natural resources and improving water quality in communities across Florida, so that we can leave this state to God better than we found it.”
The Plymouth Sorrento Road project is one of 22 projects aimed at reducing Florida’s reliance on traditional freshwater sources by expanding the use of alternative water supplies. These projects will help produce over 60 million gallons of water per day. The selected projects focus on expanding reclaimed water use, enhancing aquifer recharge and promoting water conservation.
“Year after year, Governor DeSantis has demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting Florida’s waters,” said Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis A. Lambert in the release. “We will continue to work cooperatively with local communities to secure the sustainable clean water supply that is critical for Florida’s future.”
To date, funds committed by the Alternative Water Supply Grant Program will result in over 400 million gallons of water per day when projects are fully online.
