WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. – Governor DeSantis recently awarded Wakulla County two grants totaling over $12 million through the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Wastewater Grant Program to protect the aquifer and Wakulla Springs. Once finalized, the grants will fund the construction of improvements and additional capacity at the Otter Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility. The projects will enhance the facility’s advanced wastewater treatment capabilities and enable the County to expand its sewer system, reducing nutrient pollution via septic systems.

 

“Wakulla County is thankful for the State of Florida’s continued support and investment in protecting our aquifer and springs,” said County Administrator David Edwards. “This funding marks a significant milestone in our plans to improve wastewater infrastructure throughout our community and protect our natural resources.”

 

The Wastewater Grant Program helps fund wastewater infrastructure projects that construct, upgrade, or expand wastewater treatment facilities to provide advanced waste treatment and projects to upgrade or convert traditional septic systems.

For more information about the story, please contact Public Information Officer Kinsey Miller by email at kmiller@mywakulla.com.