Summary
Council passed Gauthier's 'Just Water' package: residents can get bills reduced when the city's own meters fail, and more low-income households qualify for discounts and payment plans. Speakers described constituents hit with $8,000 back-bills after meter upgrades.
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could reduce or forgive water bills for households hit with erroneous charges and expand discounts to households up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
Homeowners and renters facing inflated or erroneous Water Department bills, especially low-income families.
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