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County told Burnt Store plant could hit capacity in Feb. 2026; staff recommends package MBRs to buy time
Summary
Kimley‑Horn presented projections showing Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility could meet permitted capacity (~500,000 gpd) by February 2026. Consultants recommended renting or buying packaged membrane bioreactor units to add temporary capacity while a permanent 1.0 MGD expansion is designed and built; commissioners asked for GMP pricing and timing.
Consultants advised Charlotte County commissioners on July 15 that the Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility is likely to reach permitted capacity within months and proposed temporary packaged membrane systems to avoid capacity shortfalls while a permanent expansion proceeds.
Louis Bryant of Kimley‑Horn said the plant’s permitted capacity is 500,000 gallons per day and current flows are roughly 465,000 gpd. "We expect to exceed…
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