News Briefs: Florida City Gives Up Control of Utility Amidst Corruption Allegations

In this week’s news briefs, Miami-Dade County takes over the water and sewer operations of the city of Opa-locka, and a new California law aims to crack down on excessive water users during drought conditions.
News Briefs: Florida City Gives Up Control of Utility Amidst Corruption Allegations

Opa-locka, Florida, has granted control of its water and sewer system to Miami-Dade County following a series of illicit activities going back several years.

According to a report in the Miami Herald, Opa-locka employees waived hundreds of thousands of dollars in water bills...

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