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Washington staff report continued monthly shutoffs; board reviews $75 reconnection fee and deposit practice
Summary
Public Works staff said the city averages about 50–80 monthly water shutoffs and typically restores most customers the same day; the board reviewed the $75 turn-off/turn-on fee, discussed deposits (references ranged from $100 to $200), and asked staff to check whether the current month’s bill can be required for reconnection.
Public Works staff told the City of Washington meeting that residential water shutoffs resumed, with shutoff activity expected to continue across several days. Staff estimated monthly shutoffs typically range from roughly 50 to 80 customers, and said the majority of those customers pay and have service restored the same day; a small number (about…
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