Lake Jesup Reclamation Plant

The City of Winter Springs currently has two water reclamation plants that treat water from the sewage system. Although it is not of drinking water quality, the water is free of contaminants and is safe for irrigation purposes. Reclaimed water is much more desirable than using potable water for irrigation since reclaimed water is essentially recycled water and is not being drawn from the aquifer. The City currently produces 2.2 million gallons of reclaimed water per day to supply 1,644 homes, one golf course, city parks, and rights-of-way. Beginning in 2011 the City will begin construction on the new Lake Jesup Reclamation Plant. This plant will allow the City to expand its service of reclaimed water to more citizens. The goal of this project is to meet the mandate from the St. Johns River Water Management District to reduce groundwater withdrawals. The 20 year plan will seek to replace all potable water used for irrigation with reclaimed water. The project will be constructed in phases with the first phase extending reclaimed water to 2,500 additional homes.