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Riviera Beach utility board debates bringing in US Water to run operations; motion fails for lack of second
Summary
Board members, staff, US Water and plant employees clashed over whether the city should temporarily turn day-to-day operations of the water plant over to contractor US Water Services Corporation. A motion to explore that option died for lack of a second after hours of discussion and public comment.
On June 18, 2025, the Riviera Beach Utility Special District Board of Directors discussed a proposal to have US Water Services Corporation take over operation of the city's water plant; a motion to explore that change was made by Board member Bruce Guyton but died for lack of a second.
The item came after repeated public concerns about water quality and past enforcement actions. Guyton told the board he campaigned on the water system and said he wanted "experts come in here and run our water plant until we get it to a level that is comfortable and acceptable to not just the evaluating agencies, but the community." He framed the proposal as a way to reduce taxpayers' exposure in the event of future violations.
Supporters and critics both cited the city's recent regulatory and oversight history. Mike Miller, who identified himself as the acting executive director for US Water in a contractual role, said US…
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