Largo takes $8M plunge into deep injection wells

LARGO — The Largo City Commission on Oct. 7 approved two contracts that pave the way for work to begin on the installation of a pair of wastewater deep injection wells.

The 6-0 vote awarded a contract of just over $8 million to Applied Drilling Engineering after the city advertised the project for competitive bidding in February. The cost includes $1 million in contingency funds in case complications arise.

In November 2022, the commission approved a $2.5 million contract with Hazen and Sawyer for design and permitting services. Project design was completed, and Largo received its approved construction and operation permits in fiscal 2025…

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