Asheville Homeowner Battles Sky-High Water Bill Amid City’s Meter Malfunction Saga
Asheville, N.C. — An Asheville resident, Robert Ahern, has been left astonished after receiving a water bill nearly 18 times higher than his typical monthly charge, prompting him to seek legal counsel. The unusually high bill exceeded $1,100, an amount Ahern described as comparable to a mortgage payment, leading to a significant dispute with the City’s Water Resources Department. Despite receiving a partial adjustment that reduced his bill to over $635, Ahern remains frustrated. “My usual water bill tops out at around 61 dollars. Now, to see a bill for $635 is just shocking,” he … Read more