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The second schedule will, according to Mr. Fisher’s projections, generate about $27,500 per year, compared to $24,370 for the first schedule. From 3,000 to 10,000 gallons usage is charged at 25 cents per 100 gallons, 10,000 to 15,000 at 30 cents per 100 gallons, and more than 15,000 gallons per month at 50 cents per 100 gallons.
Nearby towns are struggling as well —some with ancient, time-worn systems like Washington’s, all with stiffened state regulations, which apply equally to all systems, large or small. They also face increased maintenance costs, as well as tiie skyrocketing costs of new construction for / plant upgrades and/or expansions.
It’s a fact of life, said Warrenton’s public
futility director Robert Huddle. “The smaller a utility is, the more expensive it is to supply water to the customer. The secret is customer base ... You’ve got to have a certain number to keep
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