From wastewater to drinking water, it doesn't sound appetizing, but it could be the key to securing the vital resource for booming populations across Florida. At a brand new, $2.5 million facility in Lakeland, Polk County is testing the feasibility of the process as part of its pilot “direct potable reuse” program. "It's important that we have sustainable water supplies for the future, not only the growth but for existing residents as well,” says Utilities Director Tamara Richardson. ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay