JEA considers boosting water and sewer fees paid by builders JEA could bring in an additional $65 million per year, but it might mean higher home prices if builders pass the cost on to buyers. Credit: Florida Times-Union Published: 2:30 PM EST March 13, 2021 Updated: 2:30 PM EST March 13, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JEA is looking at boosting fees paid by builders for connecting new developments to water, sewer and reclaimed water services in what would be the first jump in those fees in 15 years. JEA could bring in an additional $65 million per year, but it might mean higher home prices if builders pass the cost on to buyers.