Countywide impact Utilities & Water

SJC Utilities 2025 Annual Report Published

Source published
March 12, 2026

What changed

The St. Johns County Utilities Department published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting fiscal responsibility, reliable service delivery, environmental stewardship, and long-term infrastructure planning. Key 2025 projects include Hastings Water Treatment Plant improvements, Northwest Water Reclamation Facility expansion, wellfield expansion projects, and wastewater process upgrades on State Road 16. The report notes residential utility bills remain approximately 10 percent below the regional average.

Why it matters

Annual report confirms residential rates remain approximately 10 percent below regional average. Major infrastructure projects (SR 207 WRF, Hastings WTP improvements) may affect future rates and service reliability. Reclaimed water expansion benefits residents with irrigation needs.

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