ECUA – Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

ECUA - Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Corporate Profile

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) was originally created under the name Escambia County Utilities Authority in 1981 by an Act of the Florida Legislature to own, manage, finance, promote, improve and expand the water and wastewater systems of Escambia County and the City of Pensacola. In 1992, ECUA began offering sanitation services in Escambia County. On June 29, 2004, ECUA's name was officially changed to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. ECUA is a local governmental body, existing under the laws of the State of Florida. The powers of ECUA are exercised by a five-member Board. Each Board member is elected in one of the five County electoral districts. Terms are four years and are staggered. To learn more about the ECUA Board, find your electoral district or contact your representative visit the ECUA Board page.