The City of Fort Lauderdale water and wastewater infrastructure is a large, networked system of pipes for both distribution of potable water and collection of sewer waste. It also includes water meters, raw water wells, well pumps, valves, and wastewater pump stations. The City has more than 1,400 miles of potable water mains, sanitary sewer force-mains, and sanitary sewer gravity lines throughout the 38 square miles of the City’s service area.
The staff of Distribution and Collection is committed to proactively maintaining the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
The Treatment Division provides our neighbors with safe and efficient water treatment, water production, and wastewater treatment and disposal. Additionally, the City’s laboratory, which is accredited (International Organization for Standardization, ISO 17025) and certified (National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Certification), provides sampling and testing services to the City 365 days a year.
Two water treatment plants and a regional wastewater treatment plant serving our neighbors 24/7