ECO Injection Well Project

Deep Injection Well Project: A Sustainable Approach for Water Treatment  

The Town of Jupiter is committed to environmental stewardship, and on November 8, 2023, the Town Council awarded a $20 million contract for Phase I drilling of a state-of-the-art Deep Injection Well (DIW) at the Town's drinking water treatment plant. An $8 million contract for Phase II of the project to equip the well system was recently awarded and is preparing for construction. This project marks a significant shift in the disposal of by-product water, also known as concentrate, produced during membrane treatment processes.

Sustainable Approach and Environmental Impact

For the past 30 years, the Town has responsibly managed concentrate disposal by obtaining permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to release reverse osmosis (RO) concentrate into the Southwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River through a surface water outfall. However, due to nutrient impairments in the Loxahatchee River, surface water discharge is no longer a sustainable method. The redirection of RO concentrate from the River to the DIW is a crucial step towards environmental stewardship.

The DIW project is expected to eliminate 33,000 pounds of Total Nitrogen annually from the Loxahatchee River. This environmentally friendly approach ensures the preservation of the local ecosystem while addressing the challenges posed by nutrient impairment.

Construction Details

The construction of a DIW is a major undertaking that involves large drilling equipment, numerous settling tanks and continuous drilling operations at times. Phase I of the project which primarily included drilling of the DIW and dual-zone monitoring well (DZMW) is nearing completion. The Town's DIW is approximately 3,500 feet deep and will be able to inject up to 11.4 million gallons per day. Phase II of the project, which was awarded by Town Council to Lawrence Lee Construction Services, Inc. on December 16, 2025, is in preliminary construction, and will incorporate all water plant site improvements necessary to place the recently drilled wells into service.

Project Timeline and Updates

Construction for Phase II is just getting started and is expected to be completed in September 2027. Residents and businesses in proximity to the Town’s Water Treatment Plant may experience noise from construction equipment and related activities during this period.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the DIW project, call 561-741-2270 or email Utilities@jupiter.fl.us.