Lindrick Utility System Transitions To Pasco County Ownership

NEW PORT RICHEY — The long-awaited acquisition of the Florida Government Utility Authority’s Lindrick System by Pasco County Utilities is set for July 1, 2022, welcoming nearly 3,200 West Pasco utility customers in the Gulf Harbors and Shamrock Heights communities.

Pasco County Utilities said it is committed to a seamless transition and will provide any support necessary to help customers familiarize themselves with the new rate structure.

“Our main commitment for our new Lindrick customers is to offer the same exceptional and individualized support our current customers receive,” said Pasco County Utilities Customer Services and Information Director Sandra Anderson. “Our goal is to ensure a positive and informative customer experience for everyone.”

Customers joining Pasco County Utilities through this transition may see a billing decrease with their new Pasco County Utility rates, fees and charges. Lindrick customers can follow transition updates and view their new rates online here.

The system is one of two troubled utilities Pasco decided to purchase from the Florida Governmental Utilities Authority several years ago.

In 2020, the county purchased the other system, known as the Aqua utility system for just under $30 million. The utility, serving Jasmine Lakes and Palm Terrace in west Pasco and Zephyr Shores near Zephyrhills, had 3,600 water and 3,100 sewer customers.

Pasco paid $24 million for the Lindrick utility system using funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act and $3.8 million from the state Legislature.

Lindrick and Aqua are two of several utility systems originally built for specific housing projects in Pasco County. The Florida Government Utility Authority purchased the systems and numerous similar utility companies across the state. But the systems aged and developed problems, including water quality concerns, that the authority couldn't afford to repair.

By consolidating small systems like Lindrick and Aqua, the county said it can spread operating and upkeep costs over a larger customer base.