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Sellersburg council approves $13,529 sewer‑bill adjustment after contractor struck water line
Summary
Council approved a $13,529 sewer-bill adjustment for an account hit when a contractor struck a water line; staff said corrected usage from Indiana American Water justified the change and that the water utility is liable for the loss.
The council approved a sewer-bill adjustment on June 22 after staff reported a contractor had struck a water line, inflating a customer's sewer bill because sewer charges are based on water usage.
Town staff said Indiana American Water provided corrected usage figures and recommended an adjusted sewer credit of $13,529 for account number 129507. A council member explained the contractor's hit was an accident and that the water utility is liable for resulting water loss and sewer charges.
The motion to approve the adjustment carried by voice vote.
Next steps: Staff will record the adjustment against the account and pursue any related billing or recovery to the responsible utility as appropriate.
