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Vandalia residents report steep water bills; city points to meter replacements and infrastructure costs
Summary
Multiple residents told the Vandalia council on Sept. 15 they received unusually high water bills. City staff said some bills reflect catch-up periods after estimated readings, new meters that read higher, and rising costs to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure; staff offered follow-up inspections and resources.
Several Vandalia residents told the City Council on Sept. 15 that their monthly water bills had spiked in recent months, sometimes to several hundred dollars. City staff urged affected residents to contact the water department so staff can inspect meters, and said the city is publishing additional information about utility fees and planned infrastructure work.
Ashley Wright, who gave an address of 1098 West Alkaline Springs Road, said she had received bills “for $300 a month” over the last two months and had seen “people that have had as much as $700 for 1 month.” Cheyenne Store, a resident who said she had the new meter installed recently,…
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