FDEP fines FGUA

Florida DEP is about to fine Florida Government Utility Authority $52,800 in fines for dumping effluent in the canal system of Lehigh Acres -- The FDEP has told the Lehigh Acres Watchdog instead of paying the fine the FGUA could do in kind service on a ecological or environmental project in Lehigh Acres. When we contacted Charles Sweat of the FGUA – he also agreed to an in kind service which would be the best course of action for the FGUA board. FDEP requires that an in kind service is 1 1/2 times the fine minus any FDEP expenses so the current in kind service would be $79,200 for Lehigh Acres.

The Lehigh Acres Watchdog is asking the citizens of Lehigh Acres to send suggestions to us at watchdog@lehighacreswatchdog.com of an ecological or environmental project that FGUA could do to benefit Lehigh Acres.



Contact –

Robert Anderson
President
Lehigh Acres Watchdog, Inc
P.O. Box 1778
Lehigh Acres Fl 33970

watchdog@lehighacreswatchdog.com