The new facility is expected to significantly reduce the environmental impact of wastewater discharge by preventing over one million pounds of nutrient pollution, including nitrogen and phosphorus, from entering the Matanzas River over the next 20 years. This will help protect local water supplies and improve the sustainability of the region's water resources. The project also aims to mitigate the effects of drought by providing an alternative water source for irrigation, thereby preserving the Floridan Aquifer. However, the region remains under a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Order due to insufficient rainfall, highlighting the ongoing risk of water scarcity.