EAST LYME, CT — The Water & Sewer Commission declined to reduce the sewer portion of a commercial utility bill after determining that doing so would conflict with its existing policy, despite the property owner's claim that vandalism caused a water leak that generated thousands of dollars in charges.
During its June 23 meeting, commissioners heard from Basem Dahdal, owner of the property at 263 Flanders Road, who said an unused outdoor restroom had been vandalized, leaving a toilet running unnoticed and resulting in an approximately $8,000 water bill and a $4,611.50 sewer bill. Dahdal said he repaired the leak after it was discovered and asked the commission to forgive the sewer charges because the incident was beyond his control.
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Staff reported the property's typical water use is about 28,000 gallons but that the leak resulted in roughly 400,000 gallons of usage. Commissioners said East Lyme's "1-in-10" adjustment policy applies only to water charges and does not provide sewer adjustments for commercial accounts. Members also expressed concern that granting an exception would establish a precedent.
The commission voted unanimously to approve the water adjustment under the existing policy, deny relief on the sewer charges and authorize staff to work with the property owner on a payment plan if needed. The vote was 8-0.
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During its June 23 meeting, commissioners heard from Basem Dahdal, owner of the property at 263 Flanders Road, who said an unused outdoor restroom had been vandalized, leaving a toilet running unnoticed and resulting in an approximately $8,000 water bill and a $4,611.50 sewer bill. Dahdal said he repaired the leak after it was discovered and asked the commission to forgive the sewer charges because the incident was beyond his control.
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Staff reported the property's typical water use is about 28,000 gallons but that the leak resulted in roughly 400,000 gallons of usage. Commissioners said East Lyme's "1-in-10" adjustment policy applies only to water charges and does not provide sewer adjustments for commercial accounts. Members also expressed concern that granting an exception would establish a precedent.
The commission voted unanimously to approve the water adjustment under the existing policy, deny relief on the sewer charges and authorize staff to work with the property owner on a payment plan if needed. The vote was 8-0.
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