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Jackson officials block 12% water hike, citing $74M in unpaid bills and demanding collection reforms.
Jackson city officials oppose a proposed 12% water rate hike by JXN Water, arguing financial struggles stem from poor collections, not infrastructure needs.
After reviewing court-ordered records, they claim uncollected bills exceed $74 million, and improving billing could generate over $28 million annually.
The city urges JXN Water to collect unpaid accounts, fix billing systems, and deposit $1.5 million in bond payments by January 15.
It proposes alternative revenue measures, including charging residents outside city limits, and warns of sewage risks if reforms aren’t made.
A federal judge has blocked the rate increase, and the dispute continues amid conflicting claims about the utility’s financial health.
Los funcionarios de Jackson bloquean el aumento del 12% del agua, citando $74 millones en facturas impagadas y exigiendo reformas de cobro.