County Management of Water Meters, Billing, Under Scrutiny

County management of water meters, billing, under scrutiny

Wheatland County’s process for addressing ratepayers’ broken water meters is being challenged following over $6,000 in rebates advised to be refunded to ratepayers.

Saanich couple hit with nearly $6,000 water bill after hidden leak

Owning a home comes with its share of expected expenses, notably, mortgage payments, repairs, and utility bills. But most people don’t regularly check the one thing that can quietly drain their bank account: the water meter. “I’m not going to go check that meter,” said homeowner Usha Lagah with a shudder. “There’s spiders in there.” Usha and her husband Pargan have lived in their Saanich home long enough to know its quirks, but even they were su…

County management of water meters, billing, under scrutiny

Wheatland County’s process for addressing ratepayers’ broken water meters is being challenged following over $6,000 in rebates advised to be refunded to ratepayers. Two resolutions brought before council, Nov. 4,… Read More » The post County management of water meters, billing, under scrutiny appeared first on Strathmore Times.