GROVELAND, Fla. — The City of Groveland is moving forward with nearly $6 million in infrastructure projects aimed at addressing reclaimed water pressure and supply problems affecting parts of the city.
Officials said the issues are concentrated in Groveland’s northern service area, including neighborhoods along the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor and Cascades at Trilogy.
According to the city, demand can exceed the amount of reclaimed water available in that system. Officials said it takes treated wastewater from roughly four homes to provide enough reclaimed water for one Trilogy lawn.
The city also said the pumping system at its Sunshine Reclaimed Water Facility needs higher-performing pumps to overcome elevation-related pressure challenges.
New well expected in early 2027
One of the projects involves adding a new well that can supplement the reclaimed water system when supply is depleted during periods of high demand.
The $1.8 million project is 50% funded by the state and is expected to be completed in early 2027.
A second project will upgrade the pumping system at the Sunshine facility. That work is already under construction and is expected to be finished by next summer.
The pumping project represents an investment of about $4 million. The state provided Groveland with a low-interest loan to allow work to begin sooner, according to the city.
Officials said both projects experienced delays after a previously selected contractor withdrew, but the city has since secured two new contractors.
The city says the improvements are intended to increase reclaimed water availability and improve pressure for residents and businesses as Groveland continues to grow.
Read more about the projects from the City of Groveland.
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