Oviedo plans to punish water wasters

Jan. 9, 2009

By Isaac Babcock

The Voice

Oviedo residents who use too much water will have to pay a much higher price and may be forced to use far less in the future. 

City officials took another step forward in their struggle with water supply issues at Monday's Council meeting, when they decided to move forward with a sliding scale to reward residents who use less water, and punish those who use too much. They also created a conflict of interest in the process — one that could end up costing the city money.