Winter Springs approves $65.8M for new water treatment plant amid long-standing wastewater issues

Winter Springs approves $65.8M for new water treatment plant amid long-standing wastewater issues

After years of wastewater problems and state scrutiny, the Winter Springs City Commission has unanimously approved $65.8 million for the construction of a new east water treatment facility.The price tag is significantly higher than earlier estimates from 2023, roughly 50-60 million dollars, drawing criticism from some residents who say the project should have been completed years ago.“It has been a long time. This plant should have been replaced…