Winter Springs water: what was inherited, fixed and next
The plain story behind our plants, ponds and flooding fixes.
Hi neighbor,
Water and stormwater keep coming up as the biggest issue in town, so here's a quick rundown from Commissioner Victoria Bruce's record.
What the city inherited. Before 2022, Winter Springs had two wastewater plants more than 50 years old, plus a stormwater fund that had been running at a structural deficit for years.
What she voted for in 2025 and 2026: - The new East plant at $65.8 million, under the city's $72.8 million estimate - A $19.1 million hurricane recovery loan, with about $9.5 million forgiven - Funding for pond crews and flooding fixes at Wetland Park and Tuskawilla Crossings
What's next, according to her campaign: - A push for a 12-month pause on the next water and sewer increases - Finishing the East plant on time and on budget - Lining up the cheapest money for the West plant
The problems were real, and they're getting fixed. If water bills or flooding matter to your household, this one is worth a look.
Paid for and approved by Victoria Bruce, for Winter Springs City Commissioner, District 2.
