Water & Utilities in Demorest
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What may affect service, rates, or reliability?Utilities issues in Demorest
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The city is replacing its stock of water meters, a purchase council approved after a follow-up invoice from the same vendor drew a dispute over payment.
Demorest buys wholesale water from Baldwin, so a rate increase there could affect what the city pays.
The council has placed a review of its infrastructure asset plan and water meter system on its meeting agenda.
The city council listed a well project on Garrison Road for discussion, an early step for a project that could affect local water service.
The city council has an item to discuss deposit, unpaid-balance and cut on/off fee policies for water and sewer service, which could affect what residents pay.
A proposed link between the two cities' water systems could affect how Demorest residents get backup water service.
Demorest buys water from Toccoa, and a higher wholesale rate can affect what the city pays and what it charges residents.
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