Okaloosa County officials will break ground on a new $40.8 million water reclamation facility on Nov. 1.
- The Shoal River Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, to be built on 20 acres at the corner of Jericho Road and U.S. Highway 90, will have an initial processing capacity of 1.25 million gallons of wastewater per day.
“Okaloosa County has steadily worked to improve infrastructure as our population grows,” said Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon. “This new facility recognizes the forward-thinking of our Water & Sewer staff and it will provide the necessary sewer service required for residents in the area while also providing opportunities for businesses who may want to take advantage of the amenities at the Shoal River Ranch.”
The state-of-the-art facility will include modern plant components, related infrastructure, on-site effluent disposal, and future public access to reclaimed water for irrigation and industrial use.
- The project will enable new subdivisions in the area to connect to public sewer systems instead of relying on septic tanks.
Funded through a combination of federal and state grants and a state legislative appropriation, the facility is designed with expansion in mind, with some components built at higher capacity to accommodate future growth.
The project scope includes a site access road and extensions of water, sewer, and fiber lines. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2026.