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NEW RESIDENTIAL GUIDE | COASTAL CLEANUP EVENT|SOIRL SPOTLIGHT
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August is Florida Water Professionals Month |
 Water is essential to life. It sustains our health, our communities, and our environment. Clean, reliable water is something we depend on every day, yet many of us rarely think about the people who make it possible and where it comes from.
In Florida, water professionals work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide safe drinking water, protect our waterways, and keep wastewater systems operating safely. Whether responding to a water main break in the middle of the night or preparing critical infrastructure before a storm, these dedicated professionals are always ready to serve.
That is why August was recognized as Florida Water Professionals Month by the City of Melbourne and the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association at the July 28 City Council meeting. It is an opportunity to recognize the essential workers who protect one of our most valuable resources.
Florida's water infrastructure faces ongoing challenges. As our state continues to grow, investing in these systems—and the skilled professionals who operate them—is more important than ever.
Recognized by the State of Florida as Essential First Responders, water professionals play a critical role during emergencies and every day in between.
This month, let us thank the men and women whose work is often behind the scenes but is essential to our health, safety, and quality of life.
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Monthly Water Usage and Raw/Finished Water Quality Statistics
July 2026 Water Usage
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WATER QUALITY STATISTICS
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Water pumped to service: 411,531,000 gallons or 16.495 MGD average
Maximum finished water pumped to service: 17.635 MGD on July 29, 2026
Water quality flushing: 36,267,460 gallons
Committed capacity: 2.995 MGD
Capacity available for development: 4.492 MGD (Based on 12-month average daily flow)
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Lake Water
Lake level: 14.09 feet above MSL on July 31, 2026 (Prior month comparison: 14.05 feet on June 30, 2026)
pH: 8.2
Alkalinity: 73 mg/L
Total hardness: 145 mg/L
Chlorides: 119 mg/L
Color: 128
Total dissolved solids (TDS): 381
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Well Water
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Finished Water - Pumped to Service
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pH: 7.4
Alkalinity: 124 mg/L
Total hardness: 586 mg/L
Chlorides: 706 mg/L
Color: 6
Total dissolved solids (TDS): 1704
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pH: 7.4
Alkalinity: 64 mg/L
Total hardness: 106 mg/L
Chlorides: 102 mg/L
Color: 1
Total dissolved solids (TDS): 386
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Every day, each of us creates waste at home—from food packaging and mail to yard debris and household items.
According to the EPA, the average American generates about 4.9 pounds of municipal solid waste every day. Small choices, like recycling correctly and disposing of waste properly, can make a big difference in reducing what ends up in landfills.
Confused about what can be recycled or how to dispose of certain household items? The City of Melbourne's new Residential Guide to Waste Disposal and Recycling in the City of Melbourne makes it easy to know what goes where.
The guide provides easy-to-follow information on:
- What belongs in your recycling cart
- How to properly dispose of common household items
- Preparing yard waste for collection
- Tips for reducing waste and protecting the environment
Whether you're cleaning out the garage, trimming your yard, or simply taking out the trash, this guide is a valuable resource for every Melbourne household. When in doubt, check the Residential Guide to Waste Disposal and Recycling or call the ECO Division at 321-608-5080 before you toss it out.
Download your free guide today by clicking the button below or go to Trash and Recycling - City of Melbourne, FL
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July 2026 Data
WATER DISTRIBUTION
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION
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METER SERVICES
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- Main breaks: 7
- Service line repairs: 47
- Service line replacements: 33
- Hydrants serviced/repaired: 13
- Water locates: 908
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- Feet of sewer lines cleaned: 28,940 ft.
- Feet of sewer lines inspected: 3,480 ft.
- Reuse locates: 108
- Manhole inspections: 310
- Sewer locates: 643
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- Regular water turn ons: 497
- Low pressure complaints: 4
- Misc. calls/checks: 89
- Check leaks: 48
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Join City for International Coastal Cleanup on September 19 |
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. the City of Melbourne’s ECO Division, in collaboration with Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc. (KBB), and the Ocean Conservancy will be hosting the 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup.
The City of Melbourne invites you to join us in this effort to tackle litter along our vulnerable waterways and lagoon.
When
Saturday, September 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
The City of Melbourne’s cleanup event will be held at Ballard Park (924 Thomas Barbour Drive, Melbourne, FL).
Volunteers can clean along the bank, on the water and around the park.
Kayaks and other small vessels are welcome.
How to Register
To register for the event please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-coastal-cleanup-tickets-1994575101822?aff=oddtdtcreator
You can also call the ECO Division at 321-608-5080 or email Recycle@mlbfl.org to pre-register.
What to Bring
The city encourages participants to bring snacks, proper clothing for rough terrain, sunscreen and a hat.
Participants must bring their own water bottle. The location will have fresh water from a large 5-gallon jug available.
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July 2026 Data
Baffle Boxes
Cubic yards of debris removed: 31.25
Aquatic Spraying
Acres treated through aquatic spraying: 50.3
Canal & Inlet Maintenance
Feet of canals cleaned mechanically: 3,650
Catch basins cleaned: 53
Catch basins box repaired: 6
Catch basin tops repaired/replaced: 0
Water Usage
Vac Truck & yard usage (gallons): 21,421
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Storm Drainpipe Repair & Maintenance
Storm pipe repairs: 0
Feet of storm pipe cleaned: 100
Cubic yards removed from pipe/catch basin cleaning: 3.21
Concrete Work
Concrete repairs made: 25
Cubic yards of concrete used: 9
Asphalt Work
Asphalt repairs made: 37
Tons of asphalt used: 40.7
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Street Sweeper
Total miles swept: 186
Total pounds of material removed: 137,040
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Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Spotlight |
Osprey Stormwater Pond Circulator
This solar-powered circulator called "Solar Bee" helps to increase oxygen in the water of the Osprey Stormwater Pond in Titusville and decreases algae blooms. It also increases nutrient-pollution uptake by the plants in the pond's floating wetlands. All of this ensures the water is cleaner before reaching the Indian River Lagoon.
July Quarterly Progress Report Summary
Brevard County SOIRL Funded Projects Completed:
- 136 Community Projects
- 2610 Homeowner Projects
- 1020 Conversions to Sewer
Learn more about other Brevard County Save Our Indian River Lagoon’s projects and progress at the SOIRL website or sign up to receive their monthly newsletter. Watch their public meetings live on the 3rd Friday of each month from 8:30 am-11:30 am and view past meetings on the SOIRL YouTube Channel.
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Wastewater Treatment Operational Summary and Reuse Statistics
July 2026 Data
D.B. LEE
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
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- Treated this month: 131.77 million gallons (MG)
- Treated daily: 4.25 million gallons/Day (MGD)
- Reuse production - total monthly flow: 56.35 MG
- Reuse average daily flow: 1.82 MGD
- Reuse number of days run: 30
- Plant efficiency, BOD removal: 99.38 %
- Committed capacity: 1.803 MGD
- Remaining capacity available for development: 1.006 MGD
- Rainfall: 5.85 inches over 13 days
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FPL commercial demand reduction credit: $6,425.25 (6/17/26 - 7/17/26) |
GRANT ST.
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
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- Treated this month: 100.95 MG
- Treated daily: 3.26 MGD
- Reuse production - total monthly flow: 19.56 MG
- Reuse average daily flow: 0.63 MGD
- Reuse number of days run: 31
- Plant efficiency, BOD removal: 98.19%
- Committed capacity: 0.075 MGD
- Remaining capacity available for development: 2.132 MGD
- Rainfall: 6.11 inches over 10 days
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FPL commercial demand reduction credit: $4,494.75 (6/19/26 - 7/21/26) |
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A total of 75.92 million gallons of reclaimed water was produced during July, representing 33% of total plant flows. |
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WATER PROJECTS
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WATER RECLAMATION/SEWER PROJECTS
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STREETS & STORMWATER PROJECTS
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Under Construction:
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Under Construction:
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Under Construction:
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- Filter drain improvements at the SWTP, $21,911,000
- Pineda Booster Station chemical feed and storage, $1,423,700
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- Biosolids improvements at D.B. Lee & Grant Street WRFs, $28,247,000
- Sewer main upgrade on West Dr. Industrial (cost share project), $101,466
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- Apollo Blvd. Baffle Box
- Espanola Way Baffle Box
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Under Design, Study or in Bid Process:
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Under Design, Study or in Bid Process:
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Under Design, Study or in Bid Process:
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- Reverse osmosis water treatment plant expansion
- Water main from Lake Washington to the distribution system
- Reverse osmosis production well No. 7 and concentrate main
- Reverse osmosis production well No. 1 and No. 2 electrical and generator improvements
- Production wells No. 5 and No. 6 above grade facilities and modifications to production well No. 4
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- Engineering services for the design and construction of the Grant Street WRF improvement project
- Force main replacements associated with Lift Station No. 63
- Gravity sewer inverted siphon elimination
- Western force main, phase 2
- Western force main, phase 3A
- Force main from Lift Station No. 6 to Mosquito Ditch phase 1
- Lift Station No. 55 Replacement
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- Spring Creek Baffle Box
- Darrow Court Baffle Box
- Riverview Drive Baffle Box
- Line Street Cemetery Baffle Box
- Melbourne Cemetery Baffle Box
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For more information about this newsletter, please contact the Melbourne Environmental Community Outreach Division at (321) 608-5080 or send an e-mail to megan.ruben@mlbfl.org
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