Miami-Dade's Water and Sewer Department (WASD) has set a new record by spending $622 million on critical infrastructure in a single fiscal year. This marks the third consecutive year of increased spending, totaling about $1.77 billion over the past 36 months, all aimed at providing safe and reliable water and wastewater services for Miami-Dade County.

According to a recent press release from Miami-Dade County, with an $8.79 billion multi-year Capital Improvement Program, WASD is not only repairing old pipes and pumps but also making significant upgrades. Despite the record spending, ensuring the system can handle climate change and a growing population is a major challenge. To address this, they have fast tracked several important projects.

WASD is not only preparing for the next big storm; they're also focusing on economic growth and managing the population increase. They're adjusting their systems to accommodate more residents and businesses. By incorporating resilient and climate-ready designs into their upgrades, WASD is taking steps to protect Miami-Dade's water infrastructure from future challenges.