The SJC Report Features Utilities
The County’s radio show on WFOY included Utilities Director Neal Shrinkre.
Key Takeaways
- The average monthly residential utility bill for St. Johns utility customers remains approximately 10 percent below the regional average.
- In 2025, the department continued major capital improvement investments to expand system capacity.
- Key projects include improvements to the Hastings Water Treatment Plant,
On April 14, 2026, the County’s monthly radio show on WFOY 102.1 FM called The SJC Report featured Neal Shinkre, the Director of Utilities. Shinkre discussed major capital projects, customer service programs, and water conservation efforts. According to their 2025 Annual Report (PDF), recent capital improvement projects included:
- Marsh Landing Electrical Improvements $2 Million
- SR 16 Wastewater Process Improvements $2 Million
- Northwest WRF 2 MG Ground Storage Tank $3 Million
- Northwest WRF Facility Expansion to 3.75 MGD $6 Million
- Multiple Wellfield Expansion Projects $4 Million
- Hastings Water Treatment Plant Improvement Projects $5 Million
The St. Johns County Utilities Department is an enterprise fund that provides drinking water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services to residential and commercial customers throughout portions of St. Johns County. The department is committed to delivering reliable, cost-effective services while protecting the environment and supporting the community’s quality of life.
The SJC Report is every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. on WFOY 102.1 FM, a recap of County news and project updates for a live radio broadcast. The program is one part of the overall podcast lineup of shows available on the SJC Podcasts web page.
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