WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · report

The document is a report to the Board of County Commissioners regarding a proposed 6% water and wastewater retail rate adjustment for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, effective October 1, 2026. The adjustment is projected to generate approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report details that without the increase, approximately $435 million in projects would be cancelled, including specific projects and Professional Services Agreements listed in Figure 1. The report was accepted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The proposed adjustment applies countywide to retail customers in WASD's service areas. The report includes a list of projects that would be cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved, including projects such as the Ocean Outfall Program, Consent Decree Program, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and various watermain and pump station upgrades. The report also states that the increase would raise the monthly bill for low-usage households by approximately $0.82 and for the typical residential customer by approximately $3.77. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.