The nearly complete upgrade at Sarasota County’s Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility does more than boost capacity.
The $280 million project includes a major technological change as well as a variety of steps to make sure the facility can withstand high winds, high water and power outages, and in the bargain meet advanced wastewater treatment standards. All of the new processes are expected to be online by December 2025.The expansion focuses on advanced wastewater treatment to reduce nutrient runoff affecting surface water. The utility emphasizes water reuse for irrigation. During low irrigation demand, excess reclaimed water is stored or repurposed, such
