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