Seattle has generated over $10 million in taxes from the sale of sugary drinks since the levy was first imposed six months ago.
The tax of 1.75 cents per fluid ounce has raked in $5.8 million dollars just in second-quarter payments, and officials are optimistic the next quarter will surpass expectations, Fox Business reported.
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Before the tax was imposed, officials estimated it would raise approximately $14.8 million in 2018, according to the Seattle Times, but it will likely surpass that if sales continue at their current pace.
The Seattle City Council passed the tax last June, exempting diet sodas and drinks with milk as their primary ingredient.
Advocates of the tax said at the time that it would discourage people from buying sugary drinks, which have been linked to a variety of health problems.
According to a survey taken before the tax took effect, most Seattle adults supported the measure, although it was less popular among black and Asian respondents and people with lower incomes, Fox Business reported.
