Water tax war

REVIEW SUMMARY
What. EPA's numeric nutrient standards proposed for Florida.
Issue. Federal Clean Water Act vs. states' rights to regulate surface water prompting lawsuits.
Impact. Tougher water quality standards are expected to increase sewer rates and stormwater fees plus food, energy and construction costs.

Living in Florida will get much more expensive thanks to new water quality standards proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The new rules are the result of a legal settlement with Florida environmental groups, who have pushed for higher regulations.