Port St. Lucie residents could face water shortages and restrictions within four years unless the city acts fast.
The city council just selected Jacobs Engineering to build a massive new water treatment facility that will more than double water production capacity, ensuring residents’ taps keep flowing as the city continues its explosive growth.
Without this plant, Port St. Lucie could run out of water capacity by 2030, according to the city’s Utility Systems Department. This would result in water-use restrictions, higher bills due to emergency measures, development moratoriums affecting property values and potential service disruptions during peak demand…