Apopka's water, sewer and garbage rates went up Oct. 1

The City of Apopka's new water, sewer and reclaimed-water rates are listed as "Effective October 1, 2026". News 6 reported that "commissioners unanimously approved a 6% rate hike for water, sewer and reclaimed water, as well as a 6.5% rate hike for garbage".

What changed

• Water, sewer and reclaimed water: up 6%.
• Garbage: up 6.5%.
• Residential base charges on the city's rate page:
• water, $13.10;
• sewer, $27.87;
• reclaimed water, $13.12;
• garbage, $28.33, listed on the city's current rate page.
• The combined base: News 6 reported that "the combined base charge for water, sewer and garbage would go from $65 a month to $69", and that "That doesn't include what residents would pay based on how much water they use."

When

• The vote: the City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
• Spectrum News 13 reported that "The council passed two ordinances establishing the new rates."
• Spectrum News 13's report includes "a 6.5% sanitation rate increase through 2029"; the city's rate page gives the rates effective Oct. 1, 2026.
• In effect: Oct. 1, 2026.
• On your bill: the city says, "These rates will be reflected in your November 2026 Utility Statement."

Where

• City of Apopka utility customers.

Why

• Water: The Apopka Chief reported that "Two major water system constrictions in north Apopka will be addressed by pipeline upgrades to improve flow and reduce pressure issues."
• Garbage: The Apopka Chief reported that "Sanitation rate hikes cover higher operating costs due to population growth, increased labor, fuel, disposal fees and a fleet expansion program."
• The notice: News 6 reported that a notice sent to residents in August "tied the increase to anticipated operating costs, capital expenses and continuing cost increases."

What it means if you live here

• Check your November statement: that is where the city says the new rates appear.
• Base charges are only part of the bill: the base charges above come before what you pay for the water you use.
• The full rate tables, including usage tiers, are on the city's Billing & Rates page.