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Meter Misread May Have Led to $750 Water Bill

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By Katy Sulhoff

Story Created: Apr 17, 2012 at 8:54 PM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 17, 2012 at 10:41 PM CDT

Big water bills have residents in one Autauga County town up in arms.

Autaugaville water customers say a handful of them have received $400 to $750 water bills and they want answers.

A group protested over the weekend to get the city's attention prompting a Tuesday meeting with city leaders.

The city says it could have been a misread on the water meter, but wished the residents had talked to them first before protesting.

"I think it was handled a little big wrong. Maybe they should have come to the council first," said Water Works Operator Danny Chavers.

The city says it's looking into the problem and will adjust the bills if necessary.

Meanwhile, the city is proposing to raise water rates by 75 cents because of a struggling financial situation.

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