Welcome to Eatonville
As one of the oldest African American municipalities in the United States, the Town of Eatonville, Florida, holds a proud legacy of community,culture, and resilience. Our mission is to preserve our historic roots while proactively addressing modern infrastructure challenges to ensure a sustainable, vibrant future for generations to come.
The Challenge
For decades, the Town of Eatonville has experienced aging and undersized water and waste water systems, leading to frequent service disruptions, inefficiencies, and safety concerns. These outdated systems no longer meet the demands of our community or modern environmental and health standards.
Our Commitment to Change
The Town is committed to transforming its critical infrastructure through a transparent,inclusive, and community-driven approach. With support from state and federal programs, we are investing in a comprehensive renewal of water and waste water systems to improve service reliability, quality of life, and environmental sustainability.
Our Approach
The infrastructure improvement program is funded by grants and loans through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and the Community Development Block Grant–Mitigation (CDBG-MIT).
Guided by the town’s master water and wastewater plans, our approach includes:
Community Engagement and Inclusion
Prioritizing local and minority-owned business participation in design and construction.
Environmental Responsibility
Ensuring all work meets state and federal environmental regulations.
Transparency
Hosting regular meetings and updates throughout the project.
Project Phases
The project is being implemented in multiple phases over the next few years:
Planning and Design
Includes surveys, modeling, and environmental assessments.
Water System Improvements
Replacing aging water lines, relocating utilities for road widening, and upgrading storage and pumping facilities.
Wastewater Upgrades
Lining or replacing clay pipes, updating lift stations, and improving sewer collection systems
New Water Treatment Facility Construction
Final Connections and Testing
Benefits to Our Community
- Improved water pressure and service reliability.
- Reduced risk of leaks, line breaks, and backups.
- Support for new development and fire protection.
- Job opportunities and economic development through local hiring.
- Long - term cost savings and resilience in future storms or disasters.
