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Public commenters raise concerns about Pinellas County mailer, lead testing and surface-water fees
Tampa Bay Water Board · February 2, 2026
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Summary
During public comment a resident said Pinellas County mailed a notice requiring homeowners to replace service-side water lines and claimed the county is asserting ownership; the commenter also raised concerns about mercury testing and surface-water assessment fees. Another speaker criticized agency conservation materials and media headlines.
Two public commenters spoke at the start of the meeting.
David Ballard Geddes Jr., a Palm Harbor resident, said Pinellas County mailed homeowners a notice requiring them to replace water pipes under their homes, and he said the…
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