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Madison County approves $2/month residential water service-line protection program starting with January billing
Summary
The Board approved a residential-only water service-line protection program billed at $2 per month (including administrative fees) with implementation to begin on the first billing cycle in January; the program will be handled through an outside firm and the funds will go to the county water department.
Madison County commissioners voted Nov. 24 to approve a residential water service-line protection program that will be billed automatically at $2 per month on residents’ water bills, with implementation to begin on the first billing cycle in January.
Officials said the program is residential-only (commercial rates exist but were not included at this time), will be administered through a third-party firm, and the collected monies will be routed to the county water department. The $2/month figure reflects a $1.55 base plus an administrative fee, rounded to $2 for billing. Commissioners discussed start-date logistics, mailing customer notices and that the board can revisit coverage or rates in the future.
Commissioner Adams moved to accept the proposal with automatic residential enrollment and a January first billing start; the motion was seconded and passed by roll-call voice votes.
