At the May 14, 2026 board meeting, Kimley-Horn presented on future reclaimed water sources and the planned Phase 2 expansion of the WVID wastewater treatment plant from 2 MGD to 4 MGD by 2029. The District discussed a preliminary design report to validate the 2020 sizing, evaluate best-available technologies, and coordinate with Dewberry’s reclaimed water line project and potential flows from the City of North Port’s legacy plant, including up to 1.8 MGD currently disposed to deep injection. No design or construction vendor has yet been selected for the expansion itself; Kimley-Horn’s current role is producing preliminary design documentation for planning. This creates a near- to mid-term opportunity for engineering, environmental, treatment technology, and construction firms to shape the plant expansion, storage solutions, and reclaimed water processing upgrades, and to help the District pursue DEP or SWFWMD grant funding as contemplated in the discussion.

Board expects preliminary design report to also outline goals, risks, permitting schedule, and regul...