Located between Orlando and Tampa, Polk County is one of the fastest growing jurisdictions in both Florida and the U.S. Approximately 200,000 people have moved to the county since 2020, bringing the population to more than 818,000 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Not surprisingly, this growth has put tremendous pressure on the county’s existing water resources, including both the Upper Floridian Aquifer and groundwater sources, such as lakes and rivers.