Brevard County is under pressure from the state to accept wastewater from new developments near Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. While officials acknowledge the need to support the booming space industry, they cite concerns over capacity at the Sykes Creek treatment plant and potential costs to residents. With the facility set to reach full capacity in a decade, the county is seeking funding to explore a new treatment plant in Port St. John. State agencies warn that failing to comply could impact future state funding.