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Emergency Rate Hike
At an emergency session called Sunday evening. January 18. Washington's council authorized changes in town water rates required to offset the costs of buying water while the shortage exists.
Charlie Jenkins, councilman and supervisor forThe water system, read meters on Monday and Tuesday. January 19 and 20. Up to that point, normal rates will apply: S4.45 for the base consumption of 3.000 gallons. 12 cents per 100 gallons from 3.000 to 10,000 gallons and 24 cents per 100 gallons over 10.000.
For water used after the meter reading^, the council will apply rates that cover the cost of the hauled water, according to Fisher. Base
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