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Residents press county on rising water bills; commissioners pledge to investigate city billing disparities
Summary
Residents told commissioners that City of Jasper water bills ‘tripled’ in some households and asked why unincorporated residents are billed differently; commissioners said county wholesale rates vary by source and promised to investigate and meet with city officials.
During the guest‑comment portion of the Pickens County meeting, several residents raised concerns about water bills issued by the City of Jasper and asked the county to explain billing and rate differences for areas outside the city limits.
Mister Cooter described large increases in his household bill and asked whether the county charges the city a flat rate or…
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