Water rate tier relief for underground leaks
Summary
Residents hit with huge tiered water bills from underground leaks they didn't cause may get relief. The commission directed staff to study a leak-relief provision, review Fort Lauderdale's broader credit program, and check whether rate changes would violate bond covenants.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unclear — could reduce utility revenue depending on how relief is structured.
Homeowners, especially large families and victims of underground leaks or squatter damage, who face punitive tiered billing.
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