Some in Osceola County to see 5% water rate hike next month and every year for next 5 years

James Tutten
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Some Osceola County residents are about to see a water rate hike.

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Officials with Toho Water Authority said rates will increase 5% starting Oct. 1.

Those rates will continue to rise 5% every year through 2028.

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Toho Water Authority provides service to nearly all of Osceola County and parts of Orange and Polk counties.

Toho Water Authority officials held a meeting with residents in Kissimmee Wednesday evening to talk about the reasons for the increase.

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