Florida Record
Marion County
DeniedVariance

Fred Bennett water main connection waiver

Description

A homeowner asked to disconnect from the FGUA central water system after using an irrigation well as his water source; the board said no and required reconnection with backflow prevention at his expense.

Impact summary

The County Commission denied it on May 19, 2026.

The homeowner stays on county-utility-supplied water and pays base fees, with a backflow preventer required.

Applicant

Name
Fred Bennett
Address
Parcel 15810-000-17

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · County Commission

Denied5–0, unanimous

Last discussed May 19, 2026.

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