Cc: Kennedy, Stephen <Stephen.Kennedy@sumtercountyfl.gov>; Mike Eastburn

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-06-09 · agenda_item

The Heart of Florida landfill is proposing to move forward with plans for a Class I Operational Injection Well. This project is currently under review by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The process involves completing integrity testing for an exploratory well, followed by a review of collected data. If successful, the next steps include submitting an application for a Construction Test Well permit, which would operate for approximately two years with ongoing FDEP inspections and data collection. Following the success of the construction well, a permit application for a Class I Operational Injection Well will be submitted. This project would involve site preparation, well construction, and ongoing monitoring and testing. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to reach out early to learn more about potential opportunities as plans develop before bids and permits are finalized.

active Class I injection wells

236

municipal Class I injection wells

152

industrial Class I injection wells

84

construction well operation duration

two years

Sumter County Detention Center population

430

Sumter County Sheriff's Office maximum rated capacity

781

Sumter County Sheriff's Office housing locations

5

Sumter County Sheriff's Office average daily population

412