Florida Public Service Commission native order document 01716-2026

FILED 3/23/2026
DOCUMENT NO. 01716-2026
FPSC 	- COMMISSION CLERK
BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
In re: Application for grandfather certifícate to
operate wastewater utility in Citrus County, by
Indian Springs Utilities, Inc. _
DOCKET NO. 20240136-SU
ORDER NO. PSC-2026-0075-PAA-SU
ISSUED: March 23, 2026
The following Commissioners participated in the disposition of this matter:
GABRIELLA PASSIDOMO SMITH, Chairman
GARY F. CLARK
MIKE LA ROSA
BOBBY PAYNE
ANA ORTEGA
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AGENCY ACTION
ORDER APPROVING TERMS OF PAYMENT AND
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES
AND
FINAL ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING GRANDFATHER APPLICATION AND
CONTINUING EXISTING RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS
BY THE COMMISSION:
NOTICE 	is hereby given by 	the Florida Public Service Commission (Commission) 	that
the 	action discussed herein 	is preliminary 	in nature — except with regard 	to acknowledging 	the
grandfather application and continuing 	existing 	rates, 	charges, and deposits — and 	will become
final 	unless 	a person whose 	interests 	are 	substantially 	affected 	files 	a 	petition 	for 	a 	formal
proceeding, pursuant to Rule 25-22.029, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
Background
On May 	28, 	2024, 	the 	Board 	of County 	Commissioners 	of 	Citrus 	County 	(County)
adopted Resolution No. 2024-040 	(Resolution), 	transferring regulation of the privately-owned,
for profit water and wastewater 	utilities 	in Citrus County 	to 	us. 	Effective upon 	the adoption of
the Resolution, 	all non-exempt water and wastewater systems 	in Citrus County became 	subject
of the 	provisions of Chapter 367, 	Florida 	Statutes 	(F.S.). By Order No. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-
WS, we acknowledged the Resolution. 1
1Order No. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-WS, issued July 25, 2024, in Docket No: 20240095-WS, In 	re: Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County declaring Citrus County subject of the provisions of Sections 367,
F.S.

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Pursuant to Section 367.171(2)(b), F.S., each utility engaged in the operation or
construction of a system shall be entitled to receive a certificate for the area served by such
utility on the day the chapter becomes applicable to the utility. On September 3, 2024, Indian
Springs Utilities, Inc. (Indian Springs or Utility) filed an application for a certificate under
grandfather 	rights 	to 	provide 	wastewater 	service 	in 	Citrus 	County 	pursuant 	to 	Section
367.171(2), F.S., and Rule 25-30.035, F.A.C. Indian Springs’ initial application was found to be
deficient. Our staff issued six deficiency letters between September 19, 2024 and December 30,
2025. The Utility cured the deficiencies on February 17, 2026, which is considered the official
filing date.
Indian Springs was established in 1984 and provides wastewater service to approximately
185 (182 residential and three commercial) customers. Water service is provided by the City of
Crystal River. The Utility’s service area is located in the Southwest Florida Water Management
District. This Order addresses the application for a grandfather wastewater certificate and rates
and charges. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Section 367.171, F.S.
Decision
I. 	Acknowledgment of Application for Grandfather Wastewater Certificate
The Utility’s application for a certificate under grandfather rights to provide wastewater
service in Citrus County is in compliance with Section 367.171(2)(b), F.S., and Rule 25-30.035,
F.A.C. An adequate service territory description and system maps were provided. The Utility has
its own treatment facility, and the application contains a warranty deed as proof of ownership of
the land on which the Utility’s facility is located as required by Rule 25-30.035(11), F.A.C. A
description of the Utility’s territory is provided in Attachment A.
As stated in the Background above, Indian Springs serves approximately 185 wastewater
customers. The Utility does not currently have any outstanding citations, violations, or consent
orders on file with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The Utility is aware of its obligation to submit its 2025 Annual Report pursuant to Rule
25-30.110, F.A.C., and is also aware of its obligation to pay regulatory assessment fees pursuant
to Rule 25-30.120, F.A.C. In addition, the Utility is aware that it must maintain its books and
records according to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Uniform
System of Accounts.
Based on the foregoing, we hereby grant Indian Springs Certificate No. 588–S to serve
the territory described in Attachment A. This Order shall serve as Indian Springs’ certificate and
shall be retained by the Utility.
II. 	Rates, Charges, and Deposits
Citrus County Water and Wastewater Authority approved the Utility’s current monthly
water and wastewater rates by Final Order No. 23-04 on August 14, 2023. The county-approved

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final order and existing tariff sheets were provided in support of the Utility’s authorized rates.
The wastewater rates include a base facility charge and per 1,000 gallonage charge with a 6,000
gallonage cap. Additionally, the Utility’s rates also include a fixed bulk rate for multi-residential
service. The Utility’s charges have been in effect since the Utility was acquired by the existing
owner. Indian Springs’ charges consist of miscellaneous service and service availability charges,
which include a service availability policy. In addition, the Utility has customer deposits. We
find that the Utility’s current rates and the service availability charges are reasonable, with the
exceptions of the miscellaneous service charges. The miscellaneous service charges are not
consistent with our rules and are addressed in Section IV of this Order.
We find that of the Utility’s rates, charges, and deposits that were in effect when Citrus
County transferred jurisdiction to us, only the rates, charges, and initial customer deposits shown
in Schedule No. 1, are approved. In addition, the Utility’s existing premises visit, late payment,
and NSF charges are approved. These charges, as well as the rates, and initial customer deposit
shown in Schedule No. 1, shall be effective for services rendered or connections made on or after
the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. The Utility
shall be required to charge the approved rates, charges and deposits until authorized to change
them by us in a subsequent proceeding.
III. 	Current Terms of Payment
The Utility’s current wastewater tariff indicates that a customer residing in Florida will
become delinquent if their bill is not paid within 16 days, while a non-Florida resident has 21
days to pay their bill before becoming delinquent. However, Rule 25-30.335(6), F.A.C., states
that a utility may not consider a customer delinquent in paying his or her bill until the 21st day
after the utility has mailed or presented the bill for payment.
Based on the above, we find that the Utility’s methodology of billing a customer shall be
revised to conform to Rule 25-30.335(6), F.A.C. The Utility shall file revised tariff sheets to
reflect the appropriate terms of payment pursuant to Rule 25-30.335(6), F.A.C. The Utility shall
also be required to file a proposed customer notice to reflect the revised terms of payment. The
approved tariffs shall be effective for service rendered or connections made on or after the
stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. In addition, the
tariff sheets shall be approved upon staff’s verification that the tariffs are consistent with this
Order and that the proposed customer notice is adequate.
IV. 	Miscellaneous Service Charges
The Utility did not request to revise its existing miscellaneous service charges. Section
367.091, F.S., authorizes us to establish, increase, or change a rate or charge other than monthly
rates or service availability charges. We find that some of the Utility’s existing charges that are
set forth in Table 1, be revised to conform to Rule 25-30.460, F.A.C. As discussed in Section II
of this Order, the Utility’s existing premises visit, late payment, and NSF charges are approved
without modification, but are shown below for illustrative purposes. The Utility’s current
miscellaneous service charges consist of various charges and are shown on Table 1.

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Table 1
Indian Springs Utilities, Inc.
Existing Miscellaneous Service Charges
Existing Wastewater
Initial Connection Fee 	$15.00
Normal Reconnection Fee 	$45.00
Violation Reconnection Fee 	$45.00
Premises Visit Fee 	$45.00
Late Payment Fee 	$5.00
NSF/Returned Check Fee 	Pursuant to Section 68.065(2), F.S.
Source: Utility’s current tariff and response to staff’s deficiencies.
Premises Visit and Violation Reconnection Charge
As shown in Table 1, the Utility’s existing miscellaneous service charges consists of two
charges which are obsolete. Rule 25-30.460, F.A.C., does not allow for initial connection and
normal 	reconnection 	charges.2 	The 	initial 	connection 	and normal 	reconnection 	tasks 	are
subsumed within the definition of the premises visit charge. In addition, pursuant to Rule 25-
30.460, F.A.C., violation reconnection charges are at actual cost for wastewater. Based on the
above, we find the violation reconnection charge shall be at actual cost for wastewater.
Table 2
Indian Springs Utilities, Inc.
Commission-Approved Miscellaneous Service Charges
All Hours
Premises Visit 	$45
Violation Reconnection Charge 	Actual Cost
NSF Check Charge (Wastewater) 	Pursuant to Section 68.065, F.S.
Late Payment Charge 	$5.00
The Utility’s existing premises visit, late payment, and NSF charges remain unchanged
and were approved as discussed in Section II of this Order. They are included above for
illustrative purposes. The Utility shall be required to file a proposed customer notice to reflect
our 	approved 	charges. The 	approved 	charges shall 	be effective 	for 	service 	rendered 	or
connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet pursuant to Rule 25-
30.475(2), F.A.C. In addition, the tariff sheets shall be approved upon staff’s verification that the
tariffs are consistent with our decision and that the proposed customer notice is adequate.
Based on the foregoing, it is
2 Order No. PSC-2021-0201-FOF-WS, issued June 4, 2021, in Docket No. 20200240-WS, In re: Proposed
amendment of Rule 25-30.460, F.A.C., Application for Miscellaneous Service Charges.

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ORDERED by the Florida Public Service Commission that Indian Springs Utilities,
Inc.’s grandfather application is hereby acknowledged and Indian Springs Utilities, Inc. is
granted Certificate No. 588-S, effective May 28, 2024, to serve the territory described in
Attachment A of this Order. This Order shall serve as Indian Springs Utilities, Inc.’s certificate
and shall be retained by Indian Springs Utilities, Inc. It is further
ORDERED that the rates, charges, and initial customer deposits shown on attached
Schedule No. 1, attached hereto, are appropriate and approved. In addition, Indian Springs
Utilities, Inc.’s existing Violation Reconnection Charge and Premise Visit Charge are approved.
These charges, as well as the rates, charges, and initial customer deposits shown in Schedule No.
1, shall be effective for service rendered or connections made on or after the stamped approval
date on the tariff sheets. Indian Springs Utilities, Inc. shall charge the approved Violation
Reconnection Charge and Premise Visit Charge, as well as the rates, charges, and initial
customer deposits shown in Schedule No. 1, until authorized to change them by this Commission
in a subsequent proceeding. It is further
ORDERED that the Utility's current terms of payment shall be revised to conform to
Rule 25-30.335(6), F.A.C. The Utility shall file revised tariff sheets to reflect the appropriate
terms of payment pursuant to Rule 25-30.335(6), F.A.C. The approved tariffs shall be effective
for service rendered or connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff
sheets pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. In addition, the tariff sheets shall be approved upon
Commission staffs verification that the tariffs are consistent with our decision and that the
proposed customer notice is adequate. It is further
ORDERED that the miscellaneous service charges shown in Table 2 are hereby
approved. Indian Springs Utilities, Inc. shall file a proposed customer notice to reflect the
Commission-approved charges. The approved charges shall be effective for service rendered or
connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-
30.475 F.A.C. In addition, the tariff sheets shall be approved upon Commission staff’s
verification that the tariffs are consistent with our decision and that the proposed customer notice
is adequate. It is further
ORDERED that the provisions of this Order that are issued as proposed agency action
shall become final and effective upon the issuance of a Consummating Order unless an
appropriate petition, in the form provided by Rule 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code, is
received by the Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-
0850, by the close of business on the date set forth in the “Notice of Further Proceedings or
Judicial review” attached hereto. It is further
ORDERED that in the event this Order becomes final, this docket shall remain open for
Commission staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets and customer notice were filed by
Indian Springs Utilities, Inc. and approved by Commission staff. Once this action is complete,
this docket shall be closed administratively.

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By ORDER of the Florida Public Service Commission this 23rd day of March, 2026 	.
ADAM TEIJZMW^
Commission Cleric
Florida Public Service Commission
2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
(850)413-6770
www.floridapsc.com
Copies 	furnished: A copy 	of 	this document 	is
provided 	to 	the 	parties 	of record 	at 	the 	time 	of
issuance and, 	if applicable, interested persons.
SF
NOTICE OF FURTHER PROCEEDINGS OR JUDICIAL REVIEW
The 	Florida 	Public 	Service 	Commission 	is 	required by 	Section 	120.569(1), 	Florida
Statutes, 	to 	notify 	parties of any administrative hearing 	that 	is 	available under 	Section 	120.57,
Florida 	Statutes, as well as the procedures and time 	limits that apply. 	This notice should not be
construed to mean 	all requests 	for an administrative hearing will be granted or result in the relief
sought.
Mediation may be available on a case-by-case 	basis. 	If mediation 	is conducted, 	it does
not affect a substantially interested person's right to a hearing.
The 	action 	proposed 	herein, 	except 	with 	regard 	to 	acknowledging 	the 	grandfather
application and 	continuing 	existing 	rates, 	charges, and 	deposits, 	is 	preliminary 	in 	nature. Any
person whose 	substantial 	interests 	are 	affected by 	the 	action proposed by 	this order may 	file a
petition 	for 	a 	formal 	proceeding, 	in 	the 	form 	provided 	by 	Rule 	28-106.201, 	Florida
Administrative Code. 	This petition must be received by the Office of Commission Clerk, 2540
Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, by the close of business on April 	13,
2026 	.
In the absence of such 	a 	petition, 	this 	order 	shall become 	final and 	effective upon the
issuance of a Consummating Order.

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Any objection or protest filed in this docket before the issuance date of this order is
considered abandoned unless it satisfies the foregoing conditions and is renewed within the
specified protest period.
Any party adversely affected by the Commission's final action in this matter may request:
1) reconsideration of the decision by filing a motion for reconsideration with the Office of
Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, within
fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this order in the form prescribed by Rule 25-22.060, Florida
Administrative Code; or 2) judicial review by the First District Court of Appeal in the case of a
water and/or wastewater utility by filing a notice of appeal with the Office of Commission Clerk,
and filing a copy of the notice of appeal and the filing fee with the appropriate court. This filing
must be completed within thirty (30) days after the issuance of this order, pursuant to Rule 9.110,
Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. The notice of appeal must be in the form specified in Rule
9.900(a), Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

ORDER NO. PSC-2026-0075-PAA-SU 	Attachment A
DOCKET NO. 20240136-SU 	Page 1 of 1
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DESCRIPTION OF TERRITORY SERVED
Indian Springs Utilities, Inc.
Citrus County
Commence at the SW Corner of Section 08, Township 18 South, Section 17 East located in
Citrus County, Florida, thence bearing S 86-11-05.95 W a distance of 111.62 feet to the Point of
Beginning; thence bearing N 88-9-49.332 E a distance of 1826.781 feet ; thence bearing S 37-30-
37.208 E a distance of 122.997 feet ; thence bearing N 88-5-47.017 E a distance of 591.541 feet ;
thence bearing S 23-23-13.816 E a distance of 454.000 feet ; thence bearing S 88-3-42.714 W a
distance of 494.901 feet ; thence bearing N 33-46-51.633 W a distance of 211.558 feet ; thence
bearing S 56-13-17.162 W a distance of 196.351 feet ; thence bearing N 31-31-5.421 W a
distance of 252.524 feet ; thence bearing S 88-4-25.771 W a distance of 990.027 feet ; thence
bearing S 57-6-7.301 W a distance of 454.794 feet ; thence bearing N 73-22-30.774 W a distance
of 236.669 feet ; thence bearing S 51-47-1.643 W a distance of 139.770 feet ; thence bearing S 1-
5-0.267 W a distance of 237.875 feet ; thence bearing S 52-39-37.689 W a distance of 311.777
feet ; thence bearing N 64-39-3.616 W a distance of 340.863 feet ; thence bearing S 74-26-
13.055 W a distance of 207.438 feet ; thence bearing S 29-35-10.536 W a distance of 367.962
feet ; thence bearing S 89-2-50.672 W a distance of 497.574 feet ; thence bearing N 27-14-7.607
W a distance of 141.737 feet ; thence bearing N 0-5-50.483 W a distance of 952.801 feet ; thence
bearing N 89-45-43.572 E a distance of 209.938 feet ; thence bearing N 0-16-35.978 W a
distance of 1334.554 feet ; thence bearing N 89-25-45.627 E a distance of 1186.075 feet ; thence
bearing N 0-11-11.120 W a distance of 335.100 feet ; thence bearing N 89-25-45.734 E a
distance of 129.999 feet ; thence bearing S 0-11-11.309 E a distance of 626.244 feet ; thence
bearing N 88-11-28.777 E a distance of 459.929 feet ; thence bearing S 0-5-27.785 E a distance
of 380.171 feet ; thence bearing S 88-11-28.683 W a distance of 444.434 feet ; thence along a
curve to the LEFT, having a radius of 1551.498 feet, a delta angle of 23° 20' 41.87", and whose
long chord bears S 8-0-9.262 W a distance of 627.789 feet to the point of beginning.

ORDER NO. PSC-2026-0075-PAA-SU 	Attachment B
DOCKET NO. 20240136-SU 	Page 1 of 1
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FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
authorizes
Indian Springs Utilities, Inc.
pursuant to
Certificate Number 588-S
to provide wastewater service in Citrus County in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
367, Florida Statutes, and the Rules, Regulations, and Orders of this Commission in the territory
described by the Orders of this Commission. This authorization shall remain in force and effect
until superseded, suspended, cancelled or revoked by Order of this Commission.
Order Number 	Date Issued 	Docket Number 	Filing Type
PSC-2026-0075-PAA-SU 	03/23/2026 	20240136-WS 	Grandfather Certificate

ORDER NO. PSC-2026-0075-PAA-SU 	Schedule No. 1
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Indian Springs Utilities, Inc.
Existing Monthly Wastewater Rates
Residential (RS), Multi- Residential (MS), and General Service
Base Facility Charge by Meter Size
5/8” x 3/4” 	$27.13
3/4” 	$40.72
1” 	$67.87
1 1/2” 	$135.74
2” 	$217.19
3” 	$434.38
4” 	$678.72
6” 	$1,357.45
Charge Per 1,000 gallons – Residential (RS), and Multi- Residential (MS) 	$4.49
6,000 Gallon Cap
Charge Per 1,000 gallons – General Service
No Gallon Cap
Flat Rate – Bulk 	$1,357.45
Miscellaneous Service Charges
Premises Visit Charge 	$45.00
NSF Check Charge 	Pursuant to Section 68.065, F.S.
Late Payment Charge 	$5.00
Service Availability Charges
Main Extension Charge
Residential – Per ERC (GPD) 	$200.00
Plant Capacity Charge
Residential – Per ERC (GPD) 	$300.00