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Gov. DeSantis signed the FY24 Florida budget this morning which included this appropriation. FORT PIERCE, FL – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has received a $5 million appropriation toward our sewer treatment plant relocation project from the Florida Legislature. The funds will be used toward the construction of the new Mainland Water Reclamation Facility, which is critical to relocating the existing wastewater treatment plant off of the shores of the… Read More »FPUA Awarded $5 Million State Appropriation for Sewer Plant Relocation – Copy

Fort Pierce, FL, May 9, 2023 – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) repaired a broken wastewater force main that earlier today caused a closure of Angle Road between N. Kings Highway and Taylor Dairy Road. FPUA reports that the roads have reopened and that all work is complete. No additional advisories or warnings are required. For the latest updates please visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/teamFPUA. About FPUA: Fort Pierce… Read More »FPUA Repairs Wastewater Force Main Break

FPUA Earns the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2023This marks the 28th consecutive fiscal year FPUA earned this coveted award for transparency. FORT PIERCE, FL, May 4, 2023 – The Government Finance Officers Association announced that Fort Pierce Utilities  Authority was awarded the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2023. The award represents a significant achievement by FPUA. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and… Read More »FPUA Earns the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2023

FORT PIERCE, FL February 21st, 2023 – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has lifted the precautionary boil water notice for FPUA customers located on North Hutchinson Island. The precautionary boil water notice went into effect on Monday, February 18th, 2023, after a main water line break near North Hutchinson Island. FPUA was notified of low-pressure water service on North Hutchinson Island in the very early morning on Monday, February 18th.… Read More »BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED

FORT PIERCE, FL – February 18th, 2023 – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has repaired the main water line and water service has been restored. FPUA is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for residents on North Hutchinson Island, served by St. Lucie County, beginning today, February 18th, 2023, and continue to do so until this notice is rescinded. For updates to this notice, please visit www.fpua.com or visit our… Read More »BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND

Fort Pierce, FL, February 18th, 2023 – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) is experiencing low pressure water flow on North Hutchinson Island due to a main water line break. The water main break occurred in the early morning on February 18th and is affecting bulk customer St. Lucie County. FPUA crews are currently working to restore the system as quickly as possible. The repairs are expected to be completed this… Read More »FPUA Addresses Emergency Main Water Line Break

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award this week. FORT PIERCE, FL – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has received a $15 million award toward our sewer treatment plant relocation project from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) as part of the Resilient Florida grant program. The funds will be used toward the construction of the new Mainland Water Reclamation Facility and restoration of 2.23 acres of seagrass in the… Read More »FPUA Awarded $15 Million Resilient Florida Grant for Sewer Plant Relocation

WHAT: Fort Pierce Utilities Authority is excited to announce the long-awaited groundbreaking of the new Mainland Sewer Treatment Plant, set to take place on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2pm at 4515 Energy Lane, Fort Pierce Florida 34981. Speakers will begin at 2pm and the facilities and grounds will close at 4pm. Guests are invited to arrive as early as 1:30pm. For more information about the project, visit www.sustainablesewer.net. WHEN:… Read More »FPUA HOSTS GROUNDBREAKING FOR SEWER TREATMENT PLANT, SPEAKERS INCLUDE LEGISLATORS AND FPUA LEADERSHIP

FORT PIERCE, FL – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority is excited to announce the long-awaited groundbreaking of the new Mainland Sewer Treatment Plant, set to take place on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2pm at 4515 Energy Lane, Fort Pierce Florida 34981. The groundbreaking and relocation represent a long-term, shared community commitment to growth and change in Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County. “After nearly 20 years, and multiple attempts to… Read More »FPUA HOSTS GROUNDBREAKING FOR SEWER TREATMENT PLANT

Restoration crews returned to the field at 6:00am on November 10, 2022. FORT PIERCE, FL, November 10, 2022 – Currently, there are 1,465 FPUA customers without power due to damage caused by Hurricane Nicole. FPUA crews have been deployed to the areas impacted by Hurricane Nicole. In accordance with our emergency operations plan, power will be restored in a priority order to ensure essential facilities and services are restored first,… Read More »FPUA Working to Restore Power as Quickly as Possible Following Hurricane Nicole