White Hall sewer project puts burden on some residents

From the West Alabama Newsroom–

A project to improve sewage problems in the town of White Hall — could be putting a burden on the backs of some residents.

The town is installing a new public sewer system for residents who live in town. Residents who live in the area where the new sewer service is available have now noticed an increase in their water bill.

“I’m disabled, I’m on a fixed income monthly,” said Erick Maull.

“I have to try to budget, to pay my bills.”

Mayor Delmartre’ Bethel says the town was required to have a mandatory hook-up ordinance in place to obtain the funding for the project. He says the project will improve public health in the community — for decades to come.

“In order for the town to progress and grow we have to put things in place,” said Bethel.

Bethel says the rules and guidelines required to fund the project — and the project’s impact on some low income residents — has put the town in a difficult situation.

“I’m constantly having conversations with other public officials to see what we can do to you know, first of all, offer the people some kind of help, some relief.”