Lompico approves water rate increase
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The Lompico County Water District board of directors approved a $15 increase to the ready-to-serve charge at its meeting on June 22. The new ready-to-serve charge is $74.75 every two months. The new fee will be seen on the next round of billing.

The 500-customer district proposed the increase to help dig itself out of budget woes that have nearly sapped the district of all its reserves.

The board hopes to rebuild reserves in the case of an emergency in the canyon. Thirty-three letters protesting the rate hike were received by the district. Besides the rate increase, the board is continuing to look for ways to mitigate expenses while maintaining service.

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Nick S.
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July 17, 2009
I'm happy to pay the higher rate, it isn't unreasonable and I believe this is one of if not the only income for our area.
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Bartholomew Cubbins
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July 05, 2009
I hope the Lompico Water District can survive. This increase seems like it might be too small to do the job.

I wish the District the best of luck as it soldiers on.
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