Project Background:

All of the wastewater enters into the City’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) via two force mains, one that conveys flows from the City of Venice and one that conveys flows from Sarasota County and City residents east of I-75.  Currently, the WRF does not have flow equalization which results in daily variations in raw sewerage and pollutant loadings.  The variations make the operation and control of the treatment processes more difficult and potentially more costly than treating a more constant flow and loading rates.

Project Benefits:

An equalization basin tank will allow staff to maintain a steady flow throughout the plant resulting in a more precise control over the process.  The tank also allows staff to mitigate adverse impacts to sludge loads impacting the bacteriological process.

Project Status:

Project is out for bid and construction will commence during the 2nd Quarter of 2026.

Strategic Plan Goals:

• Upgrade and Maintain City Infrastructure and Facilities
• Provide Efficient, Responsive Government with High Quality Services 

Design Consultant:  Ardurra Group, Inc.

Estimated Total Overall Cost:  $9,500,000

Funding Sources:  Plant Capacity Fees, Utilities Capital Fund

Project Schedule:

Design Complete 4th quarter 2025

Estimated Construction Completion 2nd quarter 2026

Construction Duration 4th quarter 2027