To the Editor:
I believe that we all understand how important water conservation is particularly with a state like Florida where we depend primarily on rainfall to fill the aquifers. What I don’t understand is why there will be a 10 percent surcharge on our water bills beginning with June 5, 2017. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Phase III Water Shortage effective June 5. Their declaration goes on to state ” In accordance with the rate structure, a 10 percent surcharge will be added to water usage beginning June 5 as a result of SWFWMD’s declaration of a Phase III Water Shortage.” So, we conserve water but pay a 10 percent surcharge? For what? Am I missing something here or is this just another government money grab?
Fred Collins
Village of Pine Ridge
