Florida Public Service Commission native order document 10260-2024

FILED 12/17/2024
DOCUMENT NO. 10260-2024
FPSC - COMMISSION CLERK
BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
In re: Annual reestablishment of price increase
or decrease index of major categories of
operating costs incurred by water and
wastewater utilities pursuant to Section
367.081(4)(a), F.S.
DOCKET NO. 20240005-WS
ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0502-PAA-WS
ISSUED: December 17, 2024
The following Commissioners participated in the disposition of this matter:
MIKE LA ROSA, Chairman
ART GRAHAM
GARYF.CLARK
ANDREW GILES FAY
GABRIELLA P ASSIDOMO SMITH
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AGENCY ACTION
ORDER ESTABLISHING 2025 PRICE INDEX FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES
BY THE COMMISSION:
NOTICE is hereby given by the Florida Public Service Commission that the action
discussed herein is preliminary in nature 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
Since March 31 , 1981 , pursuant to the guidelines established by Section 367.081(4)(a),
Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 25-30.420, F.A.C., we have established a price increase or
decrease index for major categories of operating costs on or before March 31 of each year. This
process allows water and wastewater utilities to adjust rates based on current specific expenses
without applying for a rate case.
We calculated the 2025 price index by comparing the Gross Domestic Product Implicit
Price Deflator Index for the fi scal year ended September 30, 2024. This same procedure has been
used each year since 1995 to calculate the price index. The U.S. Department of Commerce,
Bureau of Economic Analysis, released its most recent third quarter figures on October 30, 2024.

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Since March 31, 1981, we have received and processed approximately 4,073 index and
pass through applications. We have jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to Section 367.081,
F.S.
Decision
I. 	Price Level Adjustment Index
In 1993, the Gross Domestic Product Implicit Price Deflator Index (GDPDEF) was
established as the appropriate measure for determining the water and wastewater price index. At
the same time, the convention of using a four quarter fiscal year comparison was also established
and this practice has been used every year since then.1 The GDPDEF is prepared by the U.S.
Department of Commerce. Prior to that time, the Gross National Product Implicit Price Deflator
Index (GNPDEF) was used as the indexing factor for water and wastewater utilities. The
Department of Commerce switched its emphasis from the GNPDEF to the GDPDEF as the
primary measure of U.S. production.
Pursuant to Section 367.081(4)(a), F.S., we, by order, shall establish a price increase or
decrease index for major categories of operating costs incurred by utilities subject to our
jurisdiction reflecting the percentage of increase or decrease in such costs from the most recent
12-month historical data available. Since 1995, the price index adjustment has been determined
by comparing the change in the average GDPDEF for the year ending September 30, instead of
the original December 31, in order to more easily meet the statutory deadline.
By Order No. PSC-2023-0383-PAA-WS, issued December 21, 2023, in Docket No.
20230005-WS, we, in keeping with the practice started in 1993, reiterated the alternatives which
could be used to calculate the indexing of utility revenues. Past concerns expressed by utilities,
as summarized from utility input in previous hearings, are:
1) 	Inflation should be a major factor in determining the index;
2) 	Nationally published indices should be vital to this determination;
3) 	Major 	categories 	of 	expenses 	are 	labor, 	chemicals, 	materials 	and 	supplies,
maintenance, transportation, and treatment expense;
4) 	An area wage survey, Dodge Building Cost Index, Consumer Price Index, and the
GDP should be considered;
5) 	A broad measure index should be used; and
6) 	The index procedure should be easy to administer.
1Order No. PSC-1993-0195-FOF-WS, issued February 9, 1993, in Docket No. 19930005-WS, In re: Annual
reestablishment of price increase or decrease index of major categories of operating costs incurred by water and
wastewater utilities pursuant to Section 367.081(4)(a), F.S.

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Based upon these concerns, we have previously explored the following alternatives:
1) 	Survey of Regulated Water and Wastewater Utilities;
2) 	Consumer Price Index;
3) 	Florida Price Level Index;
4) 	Producer Price Index – previously the Wholesale Price Index; and
5) 	GDPDEF (replacing the GNPDEF).
Over the years, we rejected using the Survey of Regulated Water and Wastewater
Utilities because using the results of a survey would allow utilities to pass on to customers all
cost increases, thereby reducing the incentives of promoting efficiency and productivity. We
have also rejected using the Consumer Price Index and the Florida Price Level Index because of
their limited degree of applicability to the water and wastewater industry. Both of these price
indices are based upon comparing the advance in prices of a limited number of general goods
and, therefore, appear to have limited application to water and wastewater utilities.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a family of indices that measure the average change
over time in selling prices received by domestic producers of goods and services. We rejected
using PPI because it measures price change from the perspective of the seller, not the purchaser.
The bases for these indices have not changed, and the conclusions reached in Order No. PSC-
2023-0383-PAA-WS continue to apply in this case. Since 1993, we have found that the
GDPDEF has a greater degree of applicability to the water and wastewater industry. Therefore,
we will continue to use the GDPDEF to calculate water and wastewater price level adjustments.
We will calculate the 2025 Price Index by using a fiscal year, four quarter comparison of the
GDPDEF ending with the third quarter of 2024.
The following information provides a historical perspective of the annual price index.
Table 1
Historical Analysis of the Annual Price Index for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Year 	Commission
Approved Index
Year 	Commission
Approved Index
2014 	1.41% 	2020 	1.79%
2015 	1.57% 	2021 	1.17%
2016 	1.29% 	2022 	4.53%
2017 	1.51% 	2023 	7.07%
2018 	1.79% 	2024 	3.24%
2019 	2.36% 	2025 	2.23%

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The table below shows the historical participation in the index and/or pass-through
programs:
Table 2
Percentage of Jurisdictional Water and Wastewater Utilities Filing for Indexes and
Pass-Throughs
Year 	Percentage 	Year 	Percentage
2013 	41% 	2019 	60%
2014 	39% 	2020 	43%
2015 	49% 	2021 	52%
2016 	38% 	2022 	57%
2017 	37% 	2023 	53%
2018 	42% 	2024 	36%
II. 	Rate for the 2025 Price Index
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, released the most
recent third quarter 2024 figures on October 30, 2024. Consistent with our establishment of the
2024 Price Index last year, we are using the third quarter amounts to calculate the 2025 Price
Index. Using the third quarter amounts allows time for us to establish the 2025 Price Index by
March 2025, in accordance with Section 367.081(4)(a), F.S. The percentage change in the
GDPDEF using the fiscal year comparison ending with the third quarter is 2.23 percent. This
number was calculated as follows.
GDPDEF Index for the fiscal year ended 10/30/24 	125.501
GDPDEF Index for the fiscal year ended 10/30/23 	122.768
Difference 	2.733
Divided by 10/30/2023 GDPDEF Index 	122.768
2025 Price Index 	2.23%
III. 	Noticing of Indexing Requirement
The package in Attachment 1, attached hereto, shall be sent to every regulated water and
wastewater utility after the expiration of the proposed agency action (PAA) protest period, along
with a copy of the PAA Order once final. The entire package shall also be made available on our
website.
In an effort to increase the number of water and wastewater utilities taking advantage of
the annual price index and pass-through programs, Attachment 2 from the Director of the
Division of Accounting and Finance shall be included with the PAA Order in order to explain the
purpose of the index and pass-through applications and to communicate that Commission staff is
available to assist them.
Based on the foregoing, it is

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ORDERED by the Florida Public Service Commission that the Gross Domestic Product
Implicit Price Deflator Index shall be used in calculating price level adjustments. We calculate
the 2025 Price Index by using a fiscal year, four quarter comparison of the Implicit Price
Detlator Index ending with the third quarter of 2024. It is further
ORDERED that the 2025 Price Index for water and wastewater utilities shall be 2.23
percent. It is further
ORDERED that after the expiration of the Proposed Agency Action protest period
established under Rule 25-22.029(1), F.A.C., the Division of Accounting and Finance shall send
each regulated water and wastewater utility a copy of the PAA order establishing index
containing the information presented in Attachment 1 along with a cover letter from the Director
of the Division of Accounting and Finance. The entire package shall also be available on our
website. It is further
ORDERED that, upon expiration of the 14-day protest period. if a timely protest is not
received, the decision shall become final and effective upon the issuance of a Consummating
Order. Any party filing a protest shall be required to prefile testimony with the protest. However,
this docket shall remain open through the end of the year and be closed upon the establishment
of the new docket in January 2025.
DD
By ORDER of the Florida Public Service Commission this 17th day of December, 2024.
Commission Clerk
Florida Public Service Commission
2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Ta llahassee, Florida 32399
(850) 413-6770
vvww. 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.

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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 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 January 2, 2025.
In the absence of such a petition, this order shall become final and effective upon the
issuance of a Consummating Order.
Any objection or protest filed in this/these docket(s) before the issuance date of this order
is considered abandoned unless it satisfies the foregoing conditions and is renewed within the
specified protest period.

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0502-PAA-WS 	Attachment 1
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FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PRICE INDEX APPLICATION
APPLICABLE TEST YEAR _____________
Department of Environmental Protection Public Water System ID NO. ___________________
Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Treatment Plant ID NO. _______________
WATER 	WASTEWATER
Operation & Maintenance Expenses 1 	$_______ 	$_______
LESS:
(a) Pass-through Items:
(1) Purchased Power 	_______ 	_______
(2) Purchased Water 	_______ 	_______
(3) Purchased Wastewater Treatment 	_______ 	_______
(4) Sludge Removal 	_______ 	_______
(5) Other 2 	_______ 	_______
(b) Rate Case Expense Included in Expenses 	_______ 	_______
(c) Adjustments to Operation & Maintenance Expenses
from last rate case, if applicable:3
(1)_________________ 	_______ 	_______
(2)_________________ 	_______ 	_______
Costs to be Indexed 	$_______ 	$_____ _
Multiply by Annual Commission-Approved Price Index 	2.23% 	2.23%
Total Indexed Costs 	$_______ 	$_______
Add Change in Pass-Through Items:4
(1)_________________ 	_______ 	_______
(2)_________________ 	_______ 	_______
Divide Index and Pass-Through Sum by Expansion
Factor for Regulatory Assessment Fees 	.955 	.955
Increase in Revenue 	_______ 	_______
Divide by Applicable Test Year Revenue5 	$_______ 	$_______
Percentage Increase in Rates 	% 	%
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FOOTNOTES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE

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1 This amount must match last year’s annual report.
2 Other expense items may include increases in required Department of Environmental Protection
testing, ad valorem taxes, permit fees charged by the Department of Environmental Protection or
a local government authority, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System fees, and
regulatory assessment fees. These items should not be currently embedded in the utility's rates.
3 This may include adjustments that follow a methodology referenced in the Order from a utility’s
last rate case (i.e. averaged bad debt expense or excessive unaccounted for water percentage
applied to chemicals expense).
4 This may include an increase in purchased power, purchased water, purchased wastewater
treatment, sludge hauling, required Department of Environmental Protection testing, ad valorem
taxes, and permit fees charged by the Department of Environmental Protection or a local
government authority providing that those increases have been incurred within the 12-month
period prior to the submission of the pass-through application. Pass-through National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System fees and increases in regulatory assessment fees are eligible as
pass-through costs but not subject to the twelve month rule. All pass-through items require
invoices. See Rule 25-30.425, F.A.C. for more information.
5 If rates changed after January 1 of the applicable test year, the book revenues must be adjusted
to show the changes and an explanation of the calculation should be attached to this form. See
Annualized Revenue Worksheet for instructions and a sample format.

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0502-PAA-WS 	Attachment 1
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ANNUALIZED REVENUE WORKSHEET
Have the rates charged for customer services changed since January 1, of the applicable test
year?
( ) 	If no, the utility should use actual revenues. This form may be disregarded.
( ) 	If yes, the utility must annualize its revenues. Read the remainder of this form.
Annualizing calculates the revenues the utility would have earned based upon the previous year’s
customer consumption at the most current rates in effect. To complete this calculation, the utility
will need consumption data for the previous year to apply to the existing rate schedule. Below is
a sample format which may be used.
CALCULATION OF ANNUALIZED REVENUES*
Consumption Data for Applicable Test Year
Number of 	Current 	Annualized
Bill/Gal. Sold 	X 	Rates 	Revenues
Residential Service:
Bills:
5/8"x3/4" meters 	_____________ 	________ 	___________
1" meters 	_____________ 	________ 	___________
1 2" meters 	_____________ 	________ 	___________
2" meters 	_____________ 	________ 	___________
Gallons Sold 	____________ 	_______ 	__________
General Service:
Bills:
5/8"x3/4" meters 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
1" meters 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
1 2" meters 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
2" meters 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
3" meters 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
4" meters 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
6" meters 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
Gallons Sold 	_____________ 	_______ 	__________
Total Annualized Revenues for the Applicable Test Year 	$ __________
*Annualized revenues must be calculated separately if the utility consists of both a water system
and a wastewater system. This form is designed specifically for utilities using a base facility
charge rate structure. If annualized revenues must be calculated and further assistance is needed,
contact the Commission Staff at (850) 413-6900.

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AFFIRMATION
I, ___________________________________, hereby affirm that the figures and calculations
upon which the change in rates is based are accurate and that the change will not cause
______________________________ 	to exceed the range of its last authorized rate of return on
(name of utility)
equity, which is ___________________.
I, the undersigned/officer of the above-named utility, have read the foregoing and declare that, to
the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in this application is true and
correct.
This affirmation is made pursuant to my request for a price index and/or pass-through rate
increase, in conformance with Section 367.081(4), Florida Statutes.
Further, I am aware that pursuant to Section 837.06, Florida Statutes, whoever knowingly makes
a false statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his
official duty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
Signature: ________________________
Title: ____________________________
Telephone Number: ________________
Fax Number: ______________________
Sworn to and subscribed before me this _____________________ day of
____________________, 20__.
My Commission expires:
(SEAL)
_________________________
Notary Public
State of Florida

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0502-PAA-WS 	Attachment 1
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STATEMENT OF QUALITY OF SERVICE
Pursuant 	to 	paragraphs 	25-30.420(2)(h) 	and 	(i), 	Florida 	Administrative 	Code,
_______________________________
(name of utility)
[ ] does not have any active written complaints, corrective orders, consent orders, or outstanding
citations with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the County Health
Departments.
[ ] does have the attached active written complaint(s), corrective order(s), consent order(s), or
outstanding citation(s) with the DEP or the County Health Department(s). The attachment(s)
includes the specific system(s) involved with DEP permit number and the nature of the active
complaint, corrective order, consent order, or outstanding citation.
This statement is intended such that the Florida Public Service Commission can make a
determination of quality of service pursuant to Section 367.081(4)(a), Florida Statutes, and Rule
25-30.420(4)(a), Florida Administrative Code.
Name: _____________________________
Title: 	_____________________________
Telephone Number: __________________
Fax Number: _______________________
Date: 	____________________________

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Exception
_______________________________________________ hereby waives the right to implement
(name of utility)
a pass-through rate increase within 45 days of filing, as provided by Section 367.081(4)(b),
Florida Statutes, in order that the pass-through and index rate increase may both be implemented
together 60 days after the official filing date of this notice of intention.
Signature: ___________________________
Title: _______________________________
(To be used if an index and pass-through rate increase are requested jointly.)

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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
Pursuant to Section 367.081(4)(a), Florida Statutes, water and wastewater utilities are permitted
to adjust the rates and charges to its customers without those customers bearing the additional
expense of a public hearing. These adjustments in rates would depend on increases or decreases
in non-controllable expenses subject to inflationary pressures such as chemicals, and other
general operation and maintenance costs.
On ______________________, __________________________________filed its notice of
(date) 	(name of utility)
intention with the Florida Public Service Commission to increase water and wastewater rates in
_____________ County pursuant to this Statute. The filing is subject to review by the
Commission Staff for accuracy and completeness. Water rates will increase by approximately
______% and wastewater rates by ______%. These rates should be reflected for service rendered
on or after ______________________.

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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
Pursuant to Section 367.081(4)(b), Florida Statutes, water and wastewater utilities are permitted
to pass through, without a public hearing, a change in rates resulting from: an increase or
decrease in rates charged for utility services received from a governmental agency or another
regulated utility and which services were redistributed by the utility to its customers; an increase
or decrease in the rates that it is charged for electric power, the amount of ad valorem taxes
assessed 	against 	its 	used 	and 	useful 	property, 	the 	fees 	charged 	by 	the 	Department 	of
Environmental Protection in connection with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Program, or the regulatory assessment fees imposed upon it by the Commission; 	costs
incurred for water quality or wastewater quality testing required by the Department of
Environmental Protection; the fees charged for wastewater bio solids disposal; costs incurred for
any tank inspection required by the Department of Environmental Protection or a local
governmental authority; treatment plant and water distribution system operator license fees
required by the Department of Environmental Protection or a local governmental authority; water
or wastewater operating permit fees charged by the Department of Environmental Protection or a
local governmental authority; and consumptive or water use permit fees charged by a water
management district.
On ______________________, _______________________________ filed its notice of
(date) 	(name of utility)
intention with the Florida Public Service Commission to increase water and wastewater rates in
______________ County pursuant to this Statute. The filing is subject to review by the
Commission Staff for accuracy and completeness. Water rates will increase by approximately
______% and wastewater rates by ______%. These rates should be reflected on your bill for
service rendered on or after ______________________.
(date)
If you should have any questions, please contact your local utility office. Be sure to have account
number handy for quick reference.

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COMMISSIONERS:
MIKE LA ROSA, CHAIRMAN
ART GRAHAM
GARY F. CLARK
ANDREW GILES FAY
GABRIELLA PASSIDOMO
S TATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
ANDREW L. MAUREY
DIRECTOR
(850) 413-6900
Public Service Commission
Month Day, 2025
All Florida Public Service Commission
Regulated Water & Wastewater Utilities
Re: Docket No. 20240005-WS - 2025 Price Index
Dear Utility Owner:
Since March 31, 1981, pursuant to the guidelines established by Section 367.081(4)(a), Florida
Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 25-30.420, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the Commission has
established a price increase or decrease index for major categories of operating costs. This
process allows water and wastewater utilities to adjust rates based on current specific expenses
without applying for a rate case. The intent of this rule is to ensure that inflationary pressures are
not detrimental to utility owners, and that any possible deflationary pressures are not adverse to
customers. By keeping up with index and pass-through adjustments, utility operations can be
maintained at a level sufficient to ensure quality of service for the customers.
Pursuant to Rule 25-30.420(1)(a), F.A.C., all operation and maintenance expenses shall
be indexed with the exception of:
a) 	Pass-through items pursuant to Section 367.081(4)(b), F.S.;
b) 	Any amortization of rate case expense; and
c) 	Disallowances or adjustments made in an applicant's most recent rate proceeding.
Please note that all sludge removal expense should now be removed from operation and
maintenance expenses for the purpose of indexing. Incremental increases in this category of
expense may now be recovered using a pass-through request.

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All Florida Public Service Commission
Regulated Water & Wastewater Utilities
Page 2
Month Day, 2025
Upon the filing of a request for an index and/or pass-through increase, staff will review the
application and modify existing rates accordingly. If for no other reason than to keep up with
escalating costs, utilities throughout Florida should file for this rate relief on an annual basis.
Utilities may apply for a 2025 Price Index anytime between April 1, 2025, through March 31,
2026 by mail or by emailing Applications@psc.state.fl.us. The attached package will answer
questions regarding what the index and pass-through rate adjustments are, how to apply for an
adjustment, and what needs to be filed in order to meet the filing requirements. For your
convenience, the Commission-approved Price Index is reflected on Form PSC 1022, attached.
While the increase for any given year may be minor, (see chart below), the long-run effect of
keeping current with rising costs can be substantial.
Year
Annual
Year
Annual
Commission 	Commission
Approved Index 	Approved Index
2000 	1.36% 	2013 	1.63%
2001 	2.50% 	2014 	1.41%
2002 	2.33% 	2015 	1.57%
2003 	1.31% 	2016 	1.29%
2004 	1.60% 	2017 	1.51%
2005 	2.17% 	2018 	1.76%
2006 	2.74% 	2019 	2.36%
2007 	3.09% 	2020 	1.79%
2008 	2.39% 	2021 	1.17%
2009 	2.55% 	2022 	4.53%
2010 	0.56% 	2023 	7.07%
2011 	1.18% 	2024 	3.24%
2012 	2.41% 	2025 	2.23%
Please be aware that pursuant to Section 837.06, F.S., whoever knowingly makes a false
statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her
official duty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. Our staff is available at (850)
413-6900 should you need assistance with your filing. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to call.
Moreover, additional rate relief mechanisms are available to water and wastewater utilities as
alternatives to full rate cases. Water and wastewater utilities whose total gross annual operating
revenues are $335,000 or less for water service or $335,000 or less for wastewater service, or
$670,000 or less on a combined basis, may petition the Commission for staff assistance in
alternative rate setting. Please refer to Rule 25-30.456, F.A.C., for additional details.

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All Florida Public Service Commission
Regulated Water & Wastewater Utilities
Page 3
Month Day, 2025
Furthermore, water utilities whose total gross annual operating revenues are $335,000 or less and
wastewater utilities whose total gross annual operating revenues are $335,000 or less may file an
application for a limited alternative rate increase of up to 20 percent applied to metered or flat
recurring rates of all classes of service. Please refer to Rule 25-30.457, F.A.C., for additional
details.
Finally, the Commission reminds water and wastewater utilities that the Utility Reserve Fund
exists to help address concerns over deferred maintenance of critical infrastructure and delays in
necessary repairs. The availability of the reserve funds may allow a utility to avoid or defer the
need for a future rate case, the expenses of which are ultimately borne by customers. Please refer
to Rule 25-30.444, F.A.C., for additional details.
Sincerely,
Andrew L. Maurey
Director
Enclosures