S5:Bonita Springs Utilities INC.

square-mile service area that covers the City of Bonita Springs, the southern portion of the Village of Estero and unincorporated Lee County. Today BSU, Inc. has a water treatment capacity of up to 12 million gallons per day to allow for continued population growth and serves more than 40,000 wastewater connections. Founded in 1969, this member-owned, nonprofit utility employs 130 people and has won numerous honors recognizing it for outstanding water distribution performance, best-tasting drinking water and plant of the year. How does BSU, Inc. live up to its mission statement to provide safe, reliable potable water and wastewater service, emphasizing responsible protection of our resources at the most effective cost to all members? How have the facilities grown over time and how will they continue to adapt to support more growth?

Purpose: Learn about Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. and planning efforts to address water supply demands within our growing area

Facilitator: John Jenkins (Guest Presenter – Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc.)