Utility board waiting to set rates

Preliminary study shows Suwannee rates could nearly double.

Raftelis Senior Vice President Henry Thomas speaks with the North Florida Water Utilities Authority board about its preliminary rate study. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Raftelis Senior Vice President Henry Thomas speaks with the North Florida Water Utilities Authority board about its preliminary rate study. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

LIVE OAK — The North Florida Water Utilities Authority isn’t opening up the tap on new water and wastewater rates.

Following a presentation of a preliminary rate study from Raftelis Senior Vice Preside…