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Sarasota County adopts water and wastewater rate changes tied to Peace River treatment expansion
Summary
Commissioners adopted a revised rate resolution after staff described the county's share of the Peace River surface‑water treatment expansion (estimated county share ~$337M) and the projected increase in annual debt service. Staff proposed a 6.4% water rate increase and adjustments to wastewater and billing policies to address the imbalance between water and sewer charges.
Sarasota County commissioners on Aug. 26 adopted an updated utility rate resolution that adjusts water, wastewater and related fees to reflect rising capital needs — most notably the county's share of the Peace River surface water treatment expansion.
Public Utilities Director Brooke Bailey explained the county is participating in a regional Peace River treatment project that will add an 18 million‑gallon‑per‑day facility; Sarasota County's estimated share…
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