Lake Worth water and sewer rates to rise

Click title for link to Palm Beach Post article. This is part of the some 80+% increase that was approved in April 2009 as part of a five year rate hike. Another obstacle in locating any business here that might use a lot of water in their manufacturing process. Why does the Commission keep talking out of both sides of their mouths and reaching into our wallets while they do it?

Also notice this:

"The commission also approved changing the method of water and sewer billing. Bills will be stated in 100-gallon increments instead of 1,000-gallon increments beginning Oct. 1 to encourage water conservation."

Just in case you forget, we are financing the reverse osmosis plant through utility rate increases - something that would not have been necessary if we stayed with the perfectly fine contract with Palm Beach County to provide water. And how did we settle breaking the contract again? You won't hear this coming from soon-to-be former Commissioner Jennings' chosen candidates.