There are 24 miles of force mains, 112 miles of gravity mains, and 43 lift stations that transport wastewater from homes and businesses to the City's two wastewater treatment facilities.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 is situated in the Highlands community on the City's west side.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 is located off Winter Springs Boulevard, near Sam Smith Park in Tuscawilla.
These facilities process grey water from showers, washers, and sinks, along with sewage. This wastewater is treated to ensure it is free of bacteria and other contaminants, then supplied back to the public as reclaimed water.
Currently, the City has 1,711 reclaimed water connections, and more connections are planned for the coming years.
Reclaimed water is used only for lawn irrigation and is a great way to save money. Reclaimed water is currently charged at a lower rate than potable water, and sewer fees are not charged. Residents are also permitted to irrigate with reclaimed water 2 days per week all year, rather than irrigating only 1 day per week during Standard Time, as is required for all potable customers and those residents with an irrigation well. Reclaimed can often have a higher salt and nutrient content, making it unsafe for drinking, cooking, or bathing. However, since reclaimed water does not contain bacteria, viruses, or other contaminants, it can be used to irrigate vegetable or fruit crops, provided they are washed, cooked, or peeled before consumption.
Excess reclaimed water that utility customers do not use is disposed of in one of five percolation ponds or spray fields throughout the City. These areas allow water to percolate into the ground and back into the aquifer.