Commissioners press for targeted INI study before costly reverse-osmosis projects

May 28, 2026

Commissioners and staff discussed infiltration and inflow (INI) at the wastewater system, whether private service laterals are a primary source, and the large capital and operating costs of reverse osmosis (RO) and deep-well injection; staff said smoke-camera testing and studies are planned and grant applications are being pursued.

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Flagler Beach commissioners spent a substantial portion of the meeting debating how best to address high infiltration and inflow (INI) into the wastewater system and whether the city should commit to a costly reverse-osmosis (RO) solution or first pursue targeted repairs and studies.

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