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Resident tells council $163 water bill left him $4.38 for groceries; council asks staff to follow up
Madison Heights City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary
During public comment a resident said a $163 bill and earlier water/sewer rate increases have caused financial hardship; council members asked staff to investigate potential leaks and explained some charges stem from the city’s water supplier.
A Madison Heights resident told the City Council that a recent water bill for $163 left him with “$4.38 for groceries,” and said sewer charges doubled on July 1, 2023. The resident identified himself as a long‑time local (68 years) and said he is 74 and on a fixed income, urging council to consider impacts on residents who…
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