Lawmakers propose bill to address skyrocketing water bills: 'Families should [not] have to pay'

Lawmakers propose bill to address skyrocketing water bills: 'Families should [not] have to pay'

In Delaware, residents have gone into sticker shock as their energy bills increase dramatically. And combating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — or forever chemicals — is expected to drive up utility costs as water treatment facilities upgrade systems to meet recent federal standards, prompting lawmakers to support new legislation to ease the burden.  What's happening? In March, Delaware Public Media reported on a $2.5 million temporary rate…