Longwood’s utility-rate page labels one schedule as current through September 30, 2026 and shows future columns associated with pending Ordinance 26-2282. A posted future column is not enough to say a rate has been adopted or will appear on a particular bill.
Keep the columns in separate ledgers
For a three-quarter-inch service, the page shows these comparison points:
| Component | Current-through-Sept. 30 | Posted future column |
|---|---|---|
| Water base | $15.29 | $20.64 |
| Sewer base | $9.76 | $13.18 |
| Sewer per 1,000 gal. | $8.33 | $11.25 |
At 5,000 wastewater gallons, the current scenario is $9.76 + 5 × $8.33 = $51.41. The posted future scenario is $13.18 + 5 × $11.25 = $69.43, a difference of $18.02. That calculation illustrates the columns; it does not establish an effective rate.
Verify four things before using the future row
Record the ordinance’s final status, adopted text, effective date, and first affected service period. Then confirm meter size and account classification through Utility Billing. If any item is missing, keep the calculation labeled “posted scenario.”
Water usage, wastewater caps or adjustments, taxes, refuse, stormwater, and account charges are outside the example. When the City publishes an adopted schedule, preserve the earlier page and update the ledger rather than silently rewriting what residents could see on August 11, 2026.