Apopka Utility Rates Set to Rise | Orlando News

Apopka residents brace for higher utility bills as the city proposes a six percent hike for water, sewer, and reclaimed water — plus a six and a half percent jump for trash pickup — to cover rising costs. A public hearing is set for September 2nd; if approved, rates go into effect October 1st. Residents are demanding transparency on where the money goes and what improvements they’ll see in return — especially as property taxes may also rise. The city’s got until then to prove these increases are worth every dollar. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d04c532ca850b8ea