ASK THE MAYOR

Here's how Palm Coast is planning to deal with the water demands of a rising population

Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin is answering questions in a weekly column in the Observer. To send a question, email it to Managing Editor Jonathan Simmons at [email protected].

  • By David Alfin, Palm Coast Mayor
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 7, 2023
  • Palm Coast Observer
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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author in his personal capacity and do not necessarily represent the opinions or the views of the City of Palm Coast or the Palm Coast City Council.

Question from Pat Barile: With all the building going on, is there a plan for the water that we will need for this ever-growing city? Polk County has 80 people a day moving there, and they are working on a system to convert wastewater to drinking water. I, personally, find this repulsive. This is just one of the many reasons why many of us are so against all this building. There are many other issues, as we all know, that come out of an extremely overcrowded city, but I would love to know what the plan for the water is in the future.

Mayor David Alfin: Indeed, Pat: Let’s talk about future water resources in Palm Coast! I’ve read that by the year 2030, Florida’s demand for fresh water is estimated to increase by 28%. We may be a peninsula surrounded by ocean water, but groundwater is our traditional primary water supply source. As so many people are moving to Palm Coast, our demands on water and wastewater resources, augmented personnel and equipment will continue to grow at the same pace. Our infrastructure is well maintained, but portions are now over 50 years old and need more attention.

 

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