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Resident raises concerns about notice of Elyria water, sewer and sanitation increases; officials cite EPA mandate and aging pipes
Summary
At the Jan. 6 Elyria council meeting, resident Nancy Arnold said many residents, particularly seniors, received little notice of increases to water, sewer and sanitation charges. City officials said the increases respond to a U.S. EPA mandate and aging infrastructure that is losing water.
Nancy Arnold of 451 Bayberry Drive told Elyria City Council on Jan. 6 that residents did not receive adequate notice of recent water, sewer and sanitation rate increases and said the city should do more to communicate changes to residents who lack internet access.
“I pay taxes, I vote for each and every one of you … we do not get any information,” Arnold said. She told council mailed notices, phone calls or a printed newsletter would better reach older residents who do not use social media.
City officials responded that the city posts meeting videos and information on its website and social media and that staff is planning a…
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