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3 issues in water utilities with medium priority

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Lee County Utilities Rate Increase

Water and sewer customers will see a rate increase under the newly adopted LCU rate schedule, which passed 4-1. Staff says rates remain among the lowest in the region and the money funds capital projects.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

MediumWater Utilities

Wellfield backup generators with FEMA funds

$2.57 million in FEMA money will install 10 backup diesel generators at Green Meadows and Corkscrew wellfields so drinking water keeps flowing during hurricane power outages.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 1, 2026

MediumWater Utilities

Southeast county sewer capacity expansion

A $4.9 million force main along Alico Road will connect two treatment plants to the new Southeast Advanced Water Reclamation Facility, boosting reliability and treatment capacity.

1 mentionLast discussed May 19, 2026