Take a look inside WRRF’s new Operations & Maintenance Building
New Update: Wastewater Wednesday!
Last week, we highlighted several important operational activities underway at the facility, including solids dewatering, standby generator wiring, and continued coordination on supporting wastewater infrastructure projects.
This week, we’re taking a look inside the WRRF’s new Operations & Maintenance Building, where several key functions are now up and running.
Our team is settling into the new state-of-the-art laboratory, where daily plant monitoring and process control testing take place. One of those routine checks is observing how well the sludge settles, and we captured a great look at the settling process at the five-minute mark!
The new building also includes a dedicated conference room where staff can welcome guests for plant tours, meetings, and vendor appointments. In the maintenance bay, specialized motor shop tools and fabrication equipment have now been relocated from the Island Water Reclamation Facility.
Did you know FPUA has an in-house motor shop mechanic? Our mechanic performs initial troubleshooting, bearing and motor driveshaft installations, and other rotating equipment repairs as needed. Having this specialized expertise in-house helps reduce equipment downtime and keeps our lift stations and treatment facilities operating efficiently.
On the conveyance side, another major component of FPUA’s wastewater system improvements is moving forward. Construction is scheduled to begin on or about August 31, 2026, along Jenkins Road from Edwards Road to Ten Mile Creek. The project will install a new wastewater force main within the eastern right-of-way of South Jenkins Road to convey wastewater flows to the new Water Reclamation Facility on Energy Lane. This new connection is part of FPUA’s ongoing efforts to support the facility relocation and enhance the reliability of the wastewater conveyance system.
Construction is expected to last approximately six months, with typical work hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During active construction, drivers and nearby residents may notice temporary lane closures, traffic shifts, periods of limited access along portions of Jenkins Road, and the presence of construction crews, trucks, and heavy equipment. Motorists traveling through the area are encouraged to follow posted signage and traffic-control devices, use caution near construction zones, and watch for equipment entering and exiting the work area.
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure project progresses.
Also, we’d like to thank all of our partners, contractors, vendors, and crew who are helping us deliver this important project to our customers! FPUA is grateful for this project with industry leaders Globaltech, Inc., Haskell and Hazen, the site designers and build team; TLC Diversified, Inc. re-routing the conveyance system to redirect wastewater flows away from the Indian River Lagoon; Kimley-Horn, the conveyance system designers, and the sub-contractors working so hard to keep this project safe and on schedule.
We are also thankful for the partnership with the City of Fort Piercein this infrastructure improvement effort that will benefit the Fort Pierce community for generations to come.
Follow all the construction progress of the new Mainland Water.
Reclamation Facility at: https://www.sustainablesewer.net/wastewaterwednesdays
Take a virtual tour of the new Mainland Wastewater Reclamation Facility at:
https://www.sustainablesewer.net/videos
Thank you as always for your support and interest.
