ECUA, also known as the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, was founded in 1981 to own, manage, finance, promote, improve and expand the water and wastewater systems of Escambia County and the city of Pensacola, Fla. Since 1992, ECUA has been offering sanitation services to the county of Escambia in Florida. It is a nonprofit, nontaxing agency that provides solid waste and yard trash collection services to the residents of the county. The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority maintains several wastewater treatment plants. The agency offers online bill payment options. Additionally, it maintains night deposit boxes. It also publishes a monthly newsletter. ECUA is located in Pensacola, Fla.