08/28/2026
Big Improvements Are Flowing Our Way! 💧 More capacity. Smarter infrastructure. A stronger future for our water resources.
The City of Altamonte Springs secured $2 million in state legislative funding to expand its Reuse Augmentation Facility (RAF), a key component of the award-winning Altamonte Springs–FDOT Integrated Reuse and Stormwater Treatment (A-FIRST) project.
An initiative of the Altamonte Global Innovation Lab (AGīL), A-FIRST demonstrates what’s possible when innovation, conservation and collaboration come together. The system captures stormwater runoff from I-4, treats millions of gallons each year and puts that water to beneficial use in the City’s reclaimed water system. The innovative approach also reduced the need for traditional retention ponds, saving the state millions in construction costs.
Now, we’re building on that success. The expansion will double treatment capacity from 3 million to 6 million gallons per day, strengthening the City’s reclaimed water system and delivering an even greater regional impact. That means:
💦 Less demand on the Floridan Aquifer
🌿 Greater protection for the Wekiva River and Basin
♻️ More stormwater captured, treated and reused
🏙️ A more resilient water supply for our community
This $2 million investment is about protecting one of Florida’s most valuable resources while using innovation to make every drop count.
A special thank you to Senator Jason Brodeur, Representative David Smith and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their support and partnership in moving this important project forward.
Smart solutions. Sustainable growth. Water for the future. 💧
