Lee County Utilities customers can expect new rates starting October 1. The average residential customer using 5,000 gallons of water will see an increase of $5.40 per month, or about 11%. This is the first rate increase in three years for Lee County Utilities. The last rate increase was in October 2016.
What is Lee County Utilities?
Lee County Utilities is the provider of water and wastewater services for Lee County, Florida. We are a not-for-profit utility owned by the Board of County Commissioners. Our mission is to provide high quality, reliable water and wastewater services at a reasonable price to our customers in order to enhance the quality of life in Lee County.
We are one of the largest utilities in Florida, serving over 400,000 customer accounts. We have over 1,100 employees and an annual operating budget of over $300 million. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and investing in our infrastructure to ensure that we can meet the needs of our growing community.
The Different Types of Updates
There are four different types of updates that you can receive from Lee County Utilities: account, service, payments, and project updates.
Account Updates: These updates will provide you with information about changes to your account, such as a new address or phone number.
Service Updates: These updates will provide you with information about changes to your service, such as a new water line being installed in your neighborhood.
Payments Updates: These updates will provide you with information about changes to your payments, such as a new payment plan option or a change in the due date for your bill.
Project Updates: These updates will provide you with information about changes to upcoming projects, such as a new water treatment plant being built in Lee County.
What is the most recent update?
As of September 12th, the most recent update from Lee County Utilities is that power has been restored to all customers who were affected by Hurricane Irma. The water and sewer systems are also operational.
How often are updates made?
Updates to the Lee County Utilities website are made on a regular basis in order to keep the site current and accurate. The frequency of updates may vary depending on the need, but typically updates are made on a weekly basis.
What are the benefits of updates?
There are many benefits to updates, including:
– staying current with the latest features and security patches
– getting access to new features and improvements
– making sure your system is compatible with other software and devices
– reducing the risk of data loss or corruption
– improving performance and stability
Are there any drawbacks to updates?
Yes, there are some drawbacks to updates. For example, if an update is released that contains a security flaw, it can be exploited by hackers. Also, if an update is not compatible with your device or software, it can cause problems. Finally, updates can sometimes be buggy and cause unexpected issues.
Conclusion
We hope that this update on Lee County Utilities has been helpful. As always, we encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We are here to help and support our customers through these difficult times. Thank you for your patience and understanding.