Lake Wales might seek water from Polk Cooperative as plans for its own well seem shaky
The city had planned to go it alone and drill its own well into the Lower Floridan Aquifer. But that area wouldn't support a productive well.
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The city had planned to go it alone and drill its own well into the Lower Floridan Aquifer. But that area wouldn't support a productive well.
Polk Regional Water Cooperative has received a total of $305 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to construct wells that will supply the county with water well into the future.
As water becomes increasingly scarce, drilling projects are underway in Polk County to ensure a sustainable water supply for the region for the next two decades.
Enough good, clean drinking water is a huge concern in Polk County because of the county’s booming population.