Century Water Rates Doubled Effective Today, Sewer Rates Increased

April 1, 2026

The Century Town Council gave final approval Tuesday night to nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater.

The rate hike was approved on a 3-2 vote, with John Bass and Henry Cunningham voting against. There was no discussion at a special meeting that lasted just four minutes with no citizens attending.

Effective April 1, the base rate for 2,000 gallons of water nearly doubled from $13.59 to $26.64. Usage tiers over 2,000 gallons a month almost doubled for up to 5,000 gallons (from $2.59 to $5.08) with other increases for additional usage.

The move came after the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) determined that the rate increases were necessary in order to remain financially viable and make payments on six outstanding loans.

Wastewater rates increased from $16.94 to $17.79 for 2,000 gallons, plus additional usage fees above 2,000 gallons.

For an average customer using 5,000 gallons of water per month, the water cost increased from $21.36 to $41.87, while the study said the total combined water and wastewater bill increased from $48.95 to $74.56 per month.

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