The city of Coral Springs, Florida, will soon enter the design phase for a $101 million water treatment plant (WTP) improvement project. Construction is expected to begin in February 2027.
The project will replace the city’s existing lime-softening plant, installing a membrane-based WTP using semi-permeable membranes to remove contaminants. The existing facility is outdated and uses an inefficient method to treat water, driving up maintenance and operation costs.
The replacement WTP will feature a series of additional infrastructure alongside electrical upgrades, chemical systems, three force-draft stripping towers, transfer pumps and two deep wells. Once completed, the facility will be able to treat 12 million gallons per day (mgd).
According to the project’s feasibility report, the membrane-based design of the replacement facility will use a nanofiltration (NF) system to remove minerals and other harmful contaminants. To develop the system, the city will install well booster pumps, sand filters, cartridge filters and nanofiltration feed pumps. Additional installations include a degasification system, chemical feed systems and a concentrate disposal well.
To prevent scaling, the city plans to install a scale inhibitor feed system and may potentially install a sulfuric acid feed system as a precaution for water quality changes over time. A membrane cleaning system is also included in the plans, featuring two chemical storage tanks, a recirculation pump, cartridge filter, a heating element and meters. The plan recommends building skid frames and support structures for the plant out of fiberglass and other high-pressure components.
While the project is moving through the design and development process, project components are subject to change throughout the upcoming design process. Coral Springs officials will provide updates to the project as changes occur.
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