WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

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

The document is a legislative report regarding a proposed 6% water and wastewater retail rate adjustment for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, effective October 1, 2026. The report was introduced on 7/9/2026, and the final action was on 7/21/2026, where it was accepted by the Board of County Commissioners. The adjustment is projected to generate approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report states that without the increase, approximately $435 million in projects would be cancelled, including specific projects and professional service agreements listed in Figure 1. The report does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage for a construction project; it is a countywide rate adjustment affecting retail customers in WASD's service areas. The document does not include any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.