A cannabis production facility operated by Trulieve in Jefferson County has been cited for multiple violations of environmental regulations, according to state water management officials.
The Suwannee River Water Management District issued a notice of non-compliance in April after inspections found the facility violated conditions of its Environmental Resource Permit. Inspectors reported several issues, including unpermitted impervious surfaces, standing water in a stormwater pond, and erosion linked to prolonged water discharge from the site. Tests also indicated excessive pollutants leaving the property during a pumping event.
The violations follow weeks of complaints from nearby residents who reported declining water quality and persistent odors they believed were connected to runoff from the cannabis growing operation. State lawmakers, including Allison Tant, have called for additional water testing and closer oversight of the facility to ensure public safety.
Under the notice, the company is required to update its operations and maintenance plan and ensure that pumped water is properly contained to prevent further environmental impacts. Regulators have not announced fines but indicated that corrective action is mandatory to maintain compliance with state environmental standards.
The situation remains under review as state agencies continue monitoring conditions at the site and evaluating potential long-term environmental risks.
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