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Pinellas County utility director outlines hurricane recovery, AMI rollout and lead‑free inventory
Summary
Pinellas County reported ongoing hurricane recovery needs, progress on a $72 million AMI meter replacement (ahead of schedule and under budget), a $5.5 million customer payment deferral program with most funds repaid, and an upcoming MAR well permit near John Chestnut Park.
Jeremy Waugh, Pinellas County utility director, told the Tampa Bay Water board the county is still addressing infrastructure impacts from last year's hurricanes, including saltwater damage to above‑ground equipment in beach communities and unanticipated repair needs. Waugh said the county requested roughly $50,000,000 from FEMA for hardening and…
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