Why do seasonal residents pay a base charge year-round?
Our water and wastewater treatment plants are built to a specific size to accommodate the number of people we service during peak season. The base charge pays for the fixed cost of operating these plants. Billing customers only when they are in Sarasota would increase charges for year-round residents. Certain costs, like, personnel, maintenance and fire protection, remain the same whether or not water/sewer is actually used at your home.
