County takeover of FGUA water and wastewater system
Summary
The county laid out its plan to buy the FGUA Consolidated system in FY 2027 (running six months behind schedule) and the Pasco systems in FY 2029, and to appraise the Hudson Waterworks and Nye Florida private utilities. Existing county ratepayers could see slightly higher bills (4.75% plus 1% in FY 27) to absorb the systems, while FGUA customers would save about $27 a month.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
A roughly 1% additional rate increase on all county water customers in FY 2027 to absorb the acquisition, offset by about $27/month savings for FGUA consolidated customers.
FGUA and private utility customers, who'd get county rates, better water quality, and more reliable service.
Existing county utility customers, who'd absorb a modest extra rate increase to fund the buyouts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 25, 2026
Pasco formally told the Florida Governmental Utility Authority it wants to take over the consolidated water and sewer system — a step toward local control, with recent problems at Hudson Waterworks cited as extra motivation.
Board of County Commissioners - May 5, 2026
The county laid out its plan to buy the FGUA Consolidated system in FY 2027 (running six months behind schedule) and the Pasco systems in FY 2029, and to appraise the Hudson Waterworks and Nye Florida private utilities. Existing county ratepayers could see slightly higher bills (4.75% plus 1% in FY 27) to absorb the systems, while FGUA customers would save about $27 a month.
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