Media Coverage


Keys News- Suspends Work for HolidayClick here to read the "FKAA to Suspend U.S. 1 Project for Holidays" article by Key West Citizen.
Source: Key West Citizen | Published: August 22, 2023
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority will suspend the southbound U.S. 1 rolling lane closure from 4 p.m. on Aug. 31 through 10 p.m. on Sept. 5 for the Labor Day weekend.
Smart Water Magazine- Isalmorada Transmission Main Replacement ProjectClick here to read the "Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project is Halfway Complete" article by Smart Water Magazine.
Source: Water World Magazine | Published August 17, 2023
Crews have reached the halfway mark on the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's (FKAA) Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project approximately two-months ahead of schedule.
WaterWorld Article- Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement ProjectClick here to read the "Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project Halfway Complete, Ahead of Schedule" article by WaterWorld.
Source: WaterWorld | Published August 16, 2023 
Crews have reached the halfway mark on the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's (FKAA) Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project approximately two-months ahead of schedule, according to a FKAA press release.
article 2Click here to read the "Water Pipe Project in Islamorada Reaches the Halfway Point" article by Keys Weekly.
Source: Keys Weekly | Published: August 3, 2023
Crews have reached the halfway mark on the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s (FKAA) Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project about two months ahead of schedule.

article 3Click here to read the "FKAA Water Line Work is Ahead of Schedule" article by Keys Citizen.
Source: Keys Citizen | Published: August 3, 2023
A much-needed Upper Keys project to upgrade the Florida Keys’ main water line, in one of its most problematic areas, is halfway done and two months ahead of schedule.

article 1Click here to read the "Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project Reaches Halfway Mark Two Months Ahead of Schedule" article by Underground Infrastructure.
Source: Underground Infrastructure | Published: August 2, 2023
In April 2023, crews began installing the new, cathodically protected transmission main via open-cut trench installation along US 1.

A worker installs new water pipe.
Click here to read the "Islamorada Water Main Project to Close Southbound Lane" article by Keys Weekly.
Source: Keys Weekly | Published: April 27, 2023
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s (FKAA) Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project is progressing ahead of schedule.

Media Image 5Click here to read the "The Keys for Innovation" article by WaterWorld.
Source: WaterWorld | Published: March/April 2023 | Written by: Greg Veliz
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's commitments, to being proactive and to accepting innovation, propel future growth and resilience.

Media Image 2Click here to read the "Water Main Break Slows Down Keys Traffic. Pipe Replacement Project to Start Next Month" article by the Miami Herald.
Source: Miami Herald | Published: March 8, 2023 | Reporter: David Goodhue

A water main broke in the Florida Keys early Wednesday morning, and repairs affected traffic throughout the day along U.S. 1 in the upper part of the island chain.

Media Image 3Click here to read the "Fresh Flow: 4-mile, $40-plus-million Water Main Replacement Project Nears in Islamorada" article by Keys Weekly.
Source: Keys Weekly | Published: March 3, 2023 | Reporter: Jim McCarthy
Thousands of vehicles traverse the Florida Keys on any given day, between the large out-of-county workforce and visitors flocking to their island destinations.

Media Image 4Click here to read the "The Florida Keys Water System Gets Upgrades to Ensure Resilience to Climate Change" article by Smart Water.
Source: Smart Water | Published: February 28, 2023
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) provides water and wastewater services to about 80,000 people (nearly double in the winter) living in this chain of islands that extends more than 200 km from the south coast of Florida...