Fort Pierce Utility Authority: Making Progress on Wastewater Treatment in the IRL

In Episode 23 of One Lagoon, One Voice, host Caleta Scott talks with Mike Martin from Fort Pierce Utilities Authority about Fort Pierce’s plan to relocate its waterfront wastewater treatment plant away from the Indian River Lagoon. They discuss the project’s advanced water treatment technology, funding milestones, and how it’s designed to improve lagoon water quality while supporting the city’s future growth.

The episode also looks ahead to redevelopment possibilities for the current plant site, from mixed-use projects to potential public spaces—always with an eye on balancing economic progress with lagoon conservation.

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For wastewater updates from FPUA including Wastewater Wednesday vlogs, septic to sewer conversion information and updates on the new treatment facility visit https://www.sustainablesewer.net/

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