TAFT, Texas (KRIS) \u2014 Taft water billing concerns are back in the spotlight, with the mayor now asking residents to take a closer look at their water usage.<\/p>\n
In a Facebook post, the mayor recommended a five-gallon bucket test to help residents gauge their usage and identify potential issues with their water meters.<\/p>\n
The test is done by turning off all the water in your home, then filling a 5-gallon bucket with water, then measuring the meter change. If the meter shows more than 5 gallons of usage, you likely have a leak.<\/p>\n
This is an issue KRIS 6 News has been following. Past reporting found residents had received abnormal water bills, and the city acknowledged billing errors that led to some customers being underbilled for more than a year.<\/p>\n
The city manager also reported that about 70 accounts were showing signs of possible water leaks.<\/p>\n
KRIS 6 also investigated a water meter replacement project after finding that of more than $500,000 allocated for new meters, only about $73,000 had been spent.<\/p>\n
The mayor was contacted about the latest concerns but was not available for an on-camera interview.<\/p>\n
In her post, the mayor also warned that water disconnections will resume for customers with overdue bills who have not made payment arrangements.<\/p>\n
The mayor and city manager are inviting residents to a town hall Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. at the Kiva Hut, where they say they will hear concerns and share updates.<\/p>\n
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