On Monday, July 17, 2017 the Water and Sewer Authority met to review the month of June.

Last month late fees were lower than usual at 177, while generally there is over 200 fees. The Water and Sewer Authority noted the county is growing around six to eight water meters a month. Last year, only 30 had been set. However, around 70 meters have already been set this year.

Members discussed the City Council’s choice to move from the Marble Hill water source to Whitestone. The Marble Hill location isn’t able to pull as much water as expected, and what they could pull out was deemed to be too ‘hard.’

Being ‘hard’ means the water has a high mineral content and isn’t always suitable for use.

Most members at the meeting do not believe they will move the water source anytime soon. The city would have to run over 10 miles of piping from the current location and they are far from being able to do this.

Following the discussion of changing the source, it was approved to adjust the current leak cost for customers from $2.50 to $3.25 per 1,000 gallons for two inch meters. Members brought up that the current price is costing more money rather than making a profit. The new price should go into effect within the next month.

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