# Florida opens $191.8M water plant to protect the Matanzas River and conserve drinking water

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-18T13:13:10+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/florida-has-completed-a-191-8-million-water-reclamation-project-st-johns-countys-largest-ever-built-to-treat-3-25-million-gallons-a-day-and-keep-1-million-pounds-of-nutrients-from-the-matanzas-river/articleshow/135029096.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/florida-opens-191-8m-water-plant-to-protect-the-matanzas-river-and-con-398bff/

St. Johns County Utilities officials celebrated the completion of the State Road 207 Water Reclamation Facility. This facility, costing $191.8 million, will treat wastewater and provide reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. The project aims to reduce dependence on the Floridan Aquifer, especially during ongoing drought conditions. Capacity of the facility can be expanded to meet future demand w

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