Resident asks for sewer credit; mayor explains how overage charges are calculated

Jul 8, 2025

Resident Mark Zwanger requested a sewer credit. Mayor Donny Sutton clarified that sewer overage charges are based on metered water usage above a 10,000-gallon flat allowance and are billed at $20 per 1,000 gallons over the flat rate; Mr. Zwanger acknowledged the explanation.

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Resident Mark Zwanger asked the Council to consider a sewer credit for an overage. Mayor Donny Sutton explained the town27s billing method: sewer overages are charged based on the volume of water recorded by the meter above the flat 10,000-gallon allowance, at a rate of $20.00 per thousand gallons over that flat rate. Mr. Zwanger thanked the Mayor for the clarification and said he understood the process.

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