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- Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD)
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- MDWASD is one of the largest public utilities in the United States
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- The department has approximately 2,700 employees
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- MDWASD provides service to about 2 million customers
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- The MDWASD operates with an annual budget of almost $400 million
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- Approximately 330 million gallons of water are drawn everyday from the Biscayne Aquifer for consumer use
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- MDWASD has over 7,100 miles of water lines, a service area of 396 square miles and 14 pump stations
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- MDWASD has over 3,600 miles of sewage pipes, a service area of 341 square miles and 954 pump stations
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- There are three (3) wastewater treatment plants: North District (Interama), South District (Blackpoint) and Central District (Virginia Key)
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