There is no federal bailout. Water customers will pay the tab. In 10 years alone, the average water user will pay an extra $528 a year, with the bill rising 143% from $31 to $75 per month.
Fort Lauderdale says it's time to replace its aging water treatment plant with a new one that will cost nearly $700 million. But some think Fiveash can be saved. And a whole lot of money with it.