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County official urges Horseheads residents on well water to install certified meters to reduce sewer bills

5322145 · July 7, 2025
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Summary

Officials told residents served by sewer districts but using private wells that they can install certified meters to bill sewer charges by actual use instead of an automatic 60,000-gallon assumption, and outlined steps and timing to avoid billing discrepancies.

A county official told the Chemung County meeting that residents who are served by a sewer district but use private wells can install certified meters to have sewer charges based on actual water use rather than the automatic 60,000-gallon charge often applied for a family of four.

Why it matters: Several residents in the Horseheads area have reported elevated sewer bills; staff said…

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