Florida Public Service Commission Grants Grandfather Certificate to Operate Water Utility in Citrus County

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The Florida Public Service Commission has issued an order granting Citrus Waterworks, Inc. a grandfather certificate to operate a water utility in Citrus County, effective May 28, 2024. This decision follows the transfer of jurisdiction over the privately-owned water and wastewater utilities in Citrus County to the Florida Public Service Commission, as per Resolution No. 2024-040 adopted by the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners on May 28, 2024.

The Utility, Citrus Waterworks, Inc., serves approximately 157 residential customers and one general service customer, with its service area located in the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Utility's application for a certificate under grandfather rights was found to be in compliance with Section 367.171(2)(b), F.S., and Rule 25-30.035, F.A.C. The Commission also approved the Utility's rates and charges, which have been in effect since the Utility was acquired by the existing owner.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Florida Public Service Commission has granted a grandfather certificate to Citrus Waterworks, Inc. to operate a water utility in Citrus County, effective May 28, 2024.
  • The Utility serves approximately 157 residential customers and one general service customer, with its service area located in the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
  • The Utility's application for a certificate under grandfather rights was found to be in compliance with Section 367.171(2)(b), F.S., and Rule 25-30.035, F.A.C.
  • The Commission approved the Utility's rates and charges, which have been in effect since the Utility was acquired by the existing owner.
  • The Utility is required to charge the approved rates and charges until authorized to change them by the Commission in a subsequent proceeding.
  • The docket will remain open for the Commission's verification that the revised tariff sheets have been filed by the Utility and approved by the Commission.
  • If no person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed agency action portion of this Order files a protest within 21 days of the issuance of the order, a consummating order shall be issued.

Statistics:

  • 157 residential customers served by Citrus Waterworks, Inc.
  • 1 general service customer served by Citrus Waterworks, Inc.
  • Effective date of the grandfather certificate: May 28, 2024.
  • Date of the Commission's order: February 6, 2025.
  • Service area located in the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
  • The Utility's rates and charges were in effect since the Utility was acquired by the existing owner.
  • Average monthly rate for residential customers: $134.14.
  • Average monthly rate for general service customers: $83.83.

Sources:

  • Florida Public Service Commission. (2025, February 6). Order No. PSC-2025-0041-PAA-WU - C-itr-us -Wa-te-rw-ork~s, In-c. (Docket No. 20240111-WU).
  • Florida Public Service Commission. (2024, May 28). Resolution No. 2024-040.
  • Florida Statutes, Chapter 367.