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Residents of Suwannee County expressed strong opposition to a $1 billion plan to recharge the Floridan aquifer with treated wastewater from Jacksonville. Approved by the Suwannee River Water Management District in November 2025, the project aims to address water shortages exacerbated by drought conditions.

The plan involves transporting treated wastewater through pipes for aquifer injection and is projected to take 15 years. Key stakeholders include Jacksonville Electric Authority and Gainesville Regional Utilities, but community concerns focus on project funding, logistics, and safety of recycled water.