BACKGROUND

The Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Toho) was formed in 2003 by a special act of the Florida Legislature to provide better sewer system management and to be the regional steward over water resources throughout Osceola County. When Toho was formed, several communities had facilities that needed improving and they also did not adequately try to minimize spills or treat wastewater flows, which posed a threat to residents and the environment and created problems of compliancy with state and federal laws and regulations regarding clean water issues.

In two decades, Toho’s sewer service area has grown significantly, and its customers increased by 280%, to more than 160,000 in the cities of Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Poinciana and in the unincorporated areas of Osceola, Polk, and Orange counties. Toho maintains 1,338 miles of gravity mains in a separate sewer system, 627 lift stations, 31.756 manholes, and 10 wastewater treatment plants.

SUMMARY

Toho’s collection system operators now get actionable insights that allow them to make informed, proactive decisions regarding labor and service requirements and capital spending. The financial savings has preserved capital for necessary infrastructure enhancements and strengthened Toho’s ability to uphold public health and environmental integrity and adhere to regulatory compliances.

The smart sewer technology’s enhanced visibility and data-driven insights have empowered Toho to better facilitate the development and execution of short-term and long-term maintenance and capital improvement goals. A comprehensive operations management plan is nearing completion, with a goal of reducing spills by at least 50% in the next three years.

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