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Budget and Utility Rates

Summary

Staff presented updates on water and wastewater utility pressures, including customer growth, compliance mandates for PFAS and chlorides, and capital improvement needs.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Multi-million dollar capital improvement needs facing future funding decisions.

✅Who benefits

Future utility customers and developers requiring expanded water and wastewater capacity.

⚠️Who could be affected

Ratepayers who may face future utility rate adjustments to fund mandated improvements.

Mentions & discussions (1)

The Palm BayerSep 10, 2026

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