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2 issues in water utilities with high priority

HighWater Utilities

Utility water and wastewater rate increases

Typical water-and-sewer bills rise about $2 a month in January, then a 10-year index kicks in with a 2% floor and 4% ceiling (commissioners trimmed the proposed 5% cap). New-connection fees jump ~58% to $6,000, though homes already queued for septic-to-sewer conversion keep the old rate.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

HighWater Utilities

$60 Million Utility Revenue Bonds for Water Plant Expansion

A $7.5 million contract will build new Floridan Aquifer supply wells serving the North Jensen and Tropical Farms reverse-osmosis plants, paid from utility impact-fee reserves, not new taxes.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026