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County briefed on Chestnut Park recharge pilot, treated wastewater deep-well option debated
Summary
Staff described a Chestnut Park pilot to drill a recharge well and test subsurface hydrology to store treated wastewater as the county moves to eliminate surface-water discharges; commissioners sought assurances about monitoring, regulatory compliance and alternatives such as reclaimed-water expansion.
Pinellas County staff briefed the board on a pilot project to drill a recharge well at Chestnut Park to test managed aquifer recharge of treated wastewater, part of a regulatory effort to eliminate surface-water discharges from wastewater treatment operations.
County administrator Jill Silverboard said the project is a pilot and that work will include drilling, subsurface…
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