Thousands of Central Florida residents may see water bills rise sharply

A Utilities Inc. customer who uses 6,000 gallons of water and wastewater service a month could see their bill rise from $77.38 to $95.67. By comparison, a customer who receives their water and wastewater service from Seminole County currently pays about $77, a city of Orlando customer pays about $67, and an Orange County resident receiving utility service from Winter Park pays about $73.