Wastewater Division

Distribution Facility

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Faced with the need to expand wastewater treatment services and a state requirement to eliminate discharge of treated effluent to surface waters, Orange County and the City of Orlando jointly developed an innovative water reclamation program.

The Water Conserv II/Southwest Orange County Water Reclamation Project involves the use of highly treated wastewater, called reclaimed water, for citrus irrigation and groundwater recharge through rapid infiltration basins (RIBS). It is one of the largest water reuse projects in the country, and the first reuse program permitted in Florida that involves irrigation of crops intended for human consumption.  The project provides approximately 28 million gallons per day (mgd) of reclaimed water and will ultimately deliver 50 mgd. 

For more information on this unique process, click on one of the links below:

• Advanced Treatment

• Transmission

• Distribution

• Innovative Reuse System