AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM
Subject:
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Discuss Leak Rates Proposal.
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Background:
From the October 22, 2024, meeting:
Chairman Lynch said the question on the table is, should an addendum be put in place to charge a flat fee if there is a leak? Mr. Ball suggested an amendment; if a residential customer has a leak with very large water usage they would be billed at the commercial flat rate once the commercial rate is reached, this will prevent the customer from reaching the high residential rate. There would be no benefit for commercial customers since they are billed at the commercial flat rate from the beginning. This amendment would be a short-term solution, the long-term solution would be to change the rate structure. Mr. Ball suggested having an action item to review the current rate structure.
ACTION ITEM: Review the current rate structure.
Motion to APPROVE amendment to the Policy for Ledyard WPCA Water Leak Investigations so that for excess usage due to a leak, a residential customer can use the commercial rate once the commercial rate is reached. The leak must be repaired. This change is effective October 22, 2024.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
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