Coconut Creek residents can expect a significant increase in water and wastewater bills.
To manage rising costs and the need for investment in local infrastructure, the city is proposing a water and wastewater rate increase of up to 9%, effective June 1, 2025, which aligns with the increase from Broward County.
The county’s average 9% increase took effect this past October. According to Yvonne Lopez, spokesperson for Coconut Creek, the proposed adjustment will help the city maintain reliable service, meet future regulatory requirements, and avoid larger rate increases down the road.
Residents can discuss these changes during the city’s budget town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m. or at the City’s Commission meeting on Thursday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will occur in the Commission Chambers at 4800 West Copans Road.
The city does not operate its own water or wastewater treatment plants. Instead, it contracts with the county to purchase water at a reduced sale-for-resale rate and provide wastewater transmission and treatment services. While the county provides treatment, the city is responsible for installing, maintaining, and upgrading the water and wastewater infrastructure within its service area, according to city information.
The city’s water infrastructure includes two storage tanks, treatment booster stations, 286 miles of pipes, 1,900 fire hydrants, 5,500 valves, service lines, and other components that distribute potable water treated by the county to homes and businesses. The city wastewater infrastructure includes 241 miles of gravity sewer pipes, 3,818 access structures, 59 lift stations, force mains, and additional components that transport wastewater to the county’s treatment plant, according to city information.
Rising inflation and sharp increases in construction costs have recently created financial challenges in maintaining water and wastewater systems. In fiscal year 2025, the county faced cost increases, including, a 10% increase in sewer sludge disposal, a 13% increase in electricity costs and an 18% to 19% increase in chemical costs, according to city information.
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