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Residents urge changes after steep sewer-bill jumps tied to irrigation; council outlines rationale and options
Summary
Residents told the council that sprinkler systems and pools have pushed annual sewer bills sharply higher for some homeowners; councilors explained the borough uses a 12‑month tiered calculation to fund aging sewer infrastructure and said separate irrigation meters can exclude non-sewer water but may carry costs.
Several residents on Monday urged the borough to alter how it charges sewer fees after irrigation and other non-sewer water use triggered large billing spikes for homeowners.
Resident Blood Lavin said his sewer bill rose about 43.4% to roughly $330 after he installed a sprinkler system and asked what process exists to change the ordinance or exempt irrigation use. "I installed a sprinkler system…my meter usage last year was just a little bit over into the next tier. So which increased my rate by 43.4%…I'm at $330 now," Lavin…
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