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WINONA \u2014 According to our news partner KETK, Winona residents were left outraged after a town hall meeting was held on Tuesday, where they discovered the reason for high water and sewage rates costing them hundreds of dollars<\/p>\nWINONA \u2014 According to our news partner KETK, Winona residents were left outraged after a town hall meeting was held on Tuesday, where they discovered the reason for high water and sewage rates costing them hundreds of dollars<\/p>\n
The Winona City Council brought in Texas Rural Water Association wastewater specialist Louis Booth to discuss why several residents are seeing an increase in their water and sewage bills. After a rate study was conducted by the association, it was proposed that water and wastewater rates should see increases to generate more revenue for the companies. During the meeting, Booth told residents that their water rate would see a $14.16 increase and their wastewater rate would see a $17.75 increase.<\/p>\n
These rates are based on the national water usage per residence of 2,000 gallons.
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\nSome residents at the meeting pointed out how the $17.75 and $14.16 increases do not match the price on their bills. One resident told Booth they noticed an increase in their bill from $103 to $250, despite not having any leaks.<\/p>\n
According to Booth, since 2020-2021, everything used in the water and wastewater industry has doubled or tripled in price, and these companies will need to charge more to continue making a profit. Booth said most people do not think of water and wastewater services in the same light as other services that people use every day.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost people don\u2019t think about water and sewer, and it\u2019s unfortunate, but it\u2019s a business just like anything else, and the cities have to stay in business to keep providing high-quality service to the customers,\u201d Booth said.<\/p>\n
Another resident said they suspect a problem with the digital meters used by multiple Winona residents that track how much water and wastewater is being used. The resident explained how on most days, nobody is at their home, but the meter reports high water usage. They also explained they don\u2019t have any leaks or running toilets.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know there has to be a problem with at least the meter because I can leave in the morning, take a picture of my meter, and nobody is there, there\u2019s nothing running,\u201d the resident said. \u201cI can come back, and my meter has run 84 gallons.\u201d<\/p>\n
Booth acknowledged these issues by recommending that residents keep track of their water usage and try to conserve whenever possible. He also said that residents can check their toilet pipes by picking up dye tablets at the Winona City Hall that show for possible leaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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