NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

FLORIDA CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION NOTIFICATION

WAUCHULA, FLORIDA

WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXPANSION

The Department of Environmental Protection has determined that the proposed City of Wauchula wastewater facilities expansion will not have a significant adverse affect on the environment. The proposed project consists of expanding the wastewater treatment plant capacity from 1.0 MGD to 3.0 MGD and upgrading treatment levels to meet high-level disinfection and public access reclaimed water standards. The total estimated construction cost for the wastewater improvements is $15,633,000. The project is expected to qualify for a State Revolving Fund loan composed of federal and state matching funds.

A full copy of the Florida Categorical Exclusion Notification can be obtained by writing to: Pankaj Shah, Bureau of Water Facilities Funding, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #3505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400.