Florida PSC Customer Meetings for Sunshine Water Services Rate Adjustment

Florida PSC

Published February 23rd, 2026

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) announced virtual customer meetings to gather public comment on Sunshine Water Services Company's request to adjust wastewater rates. Customers can provide feedback on the proposed rate adjustment and service quality. The meetings are scheduled for March 10-11, 2026.

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What changed

The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is holding virtual customer meetings to solicit public comment on Sunshine Water Services Company's petition to adjust its wastewater rates in Pinellas County. Sunshine Water Services, which serves over 30,000 wastewater customers across 10 Florida counties, filed its petition on November 10, 2025. The meetings are a crucial part of the FPSC's review process, allowing customers to voice opinions on the proposed rate changes and the utility's service quality.

Customers interested in speaking at the virtual meetings must register online, by phone, or via email by March 6, 2026. The FPSC will consider all customer feedback before making a final decision on the rate adjustment. This consultation period provides a direct avenue for consumers to influence regulatory outcomes regarding their utility services.

What to do next

Register to speak at a virtual customer meeting by March 6, 2026, if providing comment on Sunshine Water Services' rate adjustment.
Monitor FPSC proceedings regarding Sunshine Water Services' wastewater rate adjustment petition.

Source document (simplified)

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- Florida Public Service Commission News Releases

NEWS RELEASE Feb 23, 2026 Media Contact: 850-413-6482 FPSC to Hold Virtual Customer Meetings for Sunshine Water Services
| TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) will hold three virtual customer meetings to receive public comment from customers of Sunshine Water Services Company d/b/a Sunshine Water Services (Sunshine) regarding the company’s request to adjust its wastewater rates in Pinellas County. Sunshine provides potable water and wastewater services to more than 35,000 water customers and 30,000 wastewater customers across 10 Florida counties.

Sunshine filed its petition with the FPSC on November 10, 2025. The meetings will provide customers an opportunity to comment on the proposed rate adjustment and the utility’s quality of service. Customer feedback is an important part of the Commission’s review process and will be carefully considered before any final decision is made.

Virtual Customer Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2:00 p.m. EDT
6:00 p.m. EDT

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
10:00 a.m. EDT

Customers who wish to speak at one of the virtual meetings may register by:

• Completing the online registration form available under “Hot Topics” on the FPSC homepage and selecting “Sign-up to Speak”
• Calling 850-413-7080
• Emailing speakersignup@psc.state.fl.us

Online registration opens Tuesday, February 24, at 9:00 a.m. EST and closes Friday, March 6, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Customers who do not wish to speak may watch the meetings live on the FPSC website by selecting “Watch Live and Archived PSC Events.” |