Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

05/30/2026

Join FPUA as we celebrate 54 years of service as Fort Pierce's hometown utility. 🎉

Did you know FPUA was established by citizen referendum on May 30, 1972? Today, FPUA is one of only a few public utilities in the nation that provides five essential services: electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and fiber internet.

With more than 280 employees across 29 departments we work together every day to support our mission to provide economical, reliable, and friendly service in a continuous effort to enhance the quality of life in our community. To recognize this milestone, cupcakes were delivered across our facilities as a small token of appreciation for the people who make our essential work possible.

Thank you, TeamUA, for your dedication and commitment to serving our customers and community.

05/27/2026

New Update: Wastewater Wednesdays!

Last week, FPUA shared that the Mainland Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility received the 2025 Plant Operations Excellence Award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and representatives from the agency visited the facility to formally present the award and meet with FPUA staff.

This week at the Mainland Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility, startup and system optimization activities continued as the facility moves closer to full operational readiness.

Plant operations are running well, including strong solids separation from the treated effluent, an important part of maintaining reliable treatment performance and supporting water quality goals.

Teams also continue fine-tuning equipment and preparing systems for long-term operation. In addition, a new backup generator is expected to be delivered this week and is anticipated to be operational within the next few weeks to further strengthen facility resiliency and reliability.

Work is also continuing on the new booster station near North 24th Street, which will help redirect wastewater flows from the existing Master Lift Station A to the Mainland Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility once operational. The project is an important part of transitioning wastewater treatment operations to the new inland facility and strengthening long-term system resiliency.

Temporary fencing has now been installed at the site as crews prepare for upcoming construction activities expected to begin soon.

As work continues, FPUA remains focused on strengthening critical infrastructure, supporting long-term resiliency, and protecting the Indian River Lagoon.

Also, we’d like to thank all of our partners, contractors, vendors, and crew who are helping us deliver this important project to our customers! FPUA is grateful for this project with industry leaders Globaltech, Inc., Haskell and Hazen, the site designers and build team; TLC Diversified, Inc., re-routing the conveyance system to redirect wastewater flows away from the Indian River Lagoon; Kimley-Horn, the conveyance system designers, and the sub-contractors working so hard to keep this project safe and on schedule.

We are also thankful for the partnership with the City of Fort Pierce in this infrastructure improvement effort that will benefit the Fort Pierce community for generations to come.

Follow all the construction progress of the new Mainland Water.
Reclamation Facility at: https://www.sustainablesewer.net/wastewaterwednesdays

Take a virtual tour of the new Mainland Wastewater Reclamation Facility at:

https://www.sustainablesewer.net/videos

Thank you as always for your support and interest.

05/27/2026

Public Meeting Notice: The FPUA Utility Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the FPUA Energy Services Center, 1701 South 37th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34947.

Meeting agendas and minutes are available online at https://fpua.com/utility-advisory-committee/

FPUA’s Utility Advisory Committee meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in FPUA’s Energy Services Center, located at 1701 South 37th Street.

05/26/2026

Public Meeting Notice: The FPUA Board of Directors will meet on June 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, FL.

Meeting agendas and minutes are available online at https: https://vist.ly/4ca8v

Livestream video will be available at https://vist.ly/55hj9

Board Meetings FPUA’s Board Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of every month at 4:00 pm in the Fort Pierce City Commission Chambers at 100 North US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. All meetings are open to the public.FPUA’s Board Special Meetings are held at specified dates and time...

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority offices and the customer lobby will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Join FPUA in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/20/2026

New Update: Wastewater Wednesdays!

Last month, we shared that FPUA's Mainland Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility received the 2025 Water and Wastewater Plant Operations Excellence Award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

This week, FDEP representatives visited the facility to formally present the award, meet with FPUA staff, and learn more about the progress being made since operations began earlier this year.

Presented in the Type I Domestic Wastewater Facility category, the award recognizes excellence in operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance at facilities with a permitted capacity of 500,000 gallons per day or greater.

This recognition is especially meaningful as the facility continues moving into full operation. The Mainland Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility is currently receiving and treating approximately 1 million gallons of wastewater per day, representing about 20 percent of the flows that will ultimately be transitioned to the site. This progress reflects years of planning, construction, and coordination to strengthen FPUA's wastewater system for the future.

As operations continue to expand, the facility is helping advance FPUA's long-term effort to relocate wastewater treatment operations from South Hutchinson Island to a more resilient inland location. The project supports environmental protection, future water reuse opportunities, and critical infrastructure investments that will benefit the community for decades to come.

We appreciate the FDEP team for taking the time to visit Fort Pierce and present this recognition in person. Their visit provided an opportunity to highlight the progress being made at the facility and the dedication of the employees who help operate it each day.

FPUA remains committed to transparency, community engagement, and keeping the public informed as this important project continues to serve our community and shape a more resilient future.

05/19/2026

As hurricane season approaches, FPUA encourages our neighbors to take time now to prepare.

Storms can develop quickly and may impact electric, water, internet, and other essential utility services.

FPUA encourages customers to:

→ Build or refresh emergency supply kits
→ Charge phones, batteries, and medical devices ahead of storms
→ Secure outdoor furniture and loose yard items
→ Familiarize themselves with FPUA outage reporting tools and emergency resources
→ Stay connected with us for local updates throughout hurricane season

You can also track outages anytime using our Outage Map at:
www.FPUA.com/outage-map

Follow FPUA throughout hurricane season for preparedness information, utility updates, and service alerts.

05/18/2026

Updated 5/18/2026 @ 2 PM: FPUA phone line issues have been resolved, and service has been restored.

Attention, neighbors: FPUA is currently experiencing issues with our phone lines.

The technical issue is being addressed, and teams are working toward a resolution. During this time, customers may experience delays or difficulty reaching our call center by phone.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will share updates as more information becomes available.

05/13/2026

New Update: Wastewater Wednesdays!

Last week, we shared that FPUA’s Mainland Water Reclamation Facility project continues to receive national recognition following its 2025 Utility of the Future Award in the Water Reuse category. The Water Environment Federation also featured the project in its Circular Water Economy case study series and national interactive map, recognizing FPUA’s commitment to resiliency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Read the full case study here: https://www.wef.org/globalassets/from-coastal-risk-to-resilient-water-reuse.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRxu-tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVaVhlY05RWFFiTW5PSEVic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuPxXJUQtxFPLopnpGQ_RggASS61yF9Dg_vnllj0N8_lKgqMIPcMCqNuv6Re_aem_2b4zbyP91HXAHd-pr3Oquw

This week, the new MWRF officially began treating approximately 20% of FPUA’s total system flows using the state-of-the-art AquaNereda® treatment process. The reactors are now active during their aeration phase, and recent panoramic views of the headworks, EQ tank, and chlorine contact chambers continue to show how far the project has come.

Crews are also continuing work on final items as the facility moves closer to final completion this summer.

On the conveyance side, crews have completed construction and pressure testing of the new 16-inch force main that will help redirect wastewater flows to the new Mainland Water Reclamation Facility as part of FPUA’s larger wastewater system improvements. Road restoration work is also complete, and North 7th Street from Avenue B to Avenue C has reopened to the public.

Also, we’d like to thank all of our partners, contractors, vendors, and crew who are helping us deliver this important project to our customers! FPUA is grateful for this project with industry leaders Globaltech, Inc., Hazkell and Hazen, the site designers and build team; TLC Diversified, Inc., re-routing the conveyance system to redirect wastewater flows away from the Indian River Lagoon; Kimley-Horn, the conveyance system designers, and the sub-contractors working so hard to keep this project safe and on schedule.

We are also thankful for the partnership with the City of Fort Pierce in this infrastructure improvement effort that will benefit the Fort Pierce community for generations to come.

Follow all the construction progress of the new Mainland Water.
Reclamation Facility at: https://www.sustainablesewer.net/wastewaterwednesdays

Take a virtual tour of the new Mainland Wastewater Reclamation Facility at:

https://www.sustainablesewer.net/videos

Thank you as always for your support and interest.

05/13/2026

Join us in recognizing our Facilities team for and celebrating the important work they do behind the scenes each day to keep FPUA running smoothly.

From maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming spaces to responding quickly when challenges arise, their dedication has a meaningful impact across our organization. Their work supports collaboration, strengthens teamwork, and helps create an environment where employees and visitors feel welcomed.

As our CFO shared with the team, "The pride they take in their work helps make FPUA not only functional, but enjoyable for everyone."

Thank you to our Facilities team for all that you do to support and our community.