Clearwater Groundwater Replenishment Topic Of 2nd Public Meeting

CLEARWATER, FL – In an effort to ensure the future of its water supply, Clearwater engineers are moving forward with the design and permitting phase of the city’s groundwater replenishment project.

As part of this phase of the project, the City of Clearwater will host its second public information open house on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.

Groundwater replenishment purifies reclaimed water to “better-than-drinking-water,” according to the City of Clearwater. It also recharges the aquifer using the purified water. The process is safe and is used throughout the country and the world, according to the city.

The goal of the Clearwater Groundwater Replenishment Project is to replenish the aquifer and provide a new local water supply that protects the ecosystem and the environment. The project also is expected to ensure the sustainability of high-quality drinking water to meet current and future needs of the community.

Currently, the project is expected to cost about $33 million, with construction expected to begin in 2017. The project is cooperatively funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Clearwater will host a third public information open house on Tuesday, May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the East Library, 2251 Drew St.

For more information, visit http://myclearwater.com/groundwater.

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