Temporary hold placed on higher water bills in Graniteville

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By NBC Augusta 26 News Staff

Story Published: Aug 24, 2009 at 2:51 PM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 24, 2009 at 2:53 PM EDT

GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - An injunction on higher water bills for people living in Graniteville and Vaucluse has been granted.

Aiken County Judge Jack Early signed the order Monday morning.

The decision means Avondale Mills can not collect on bills with increased rates as high as 700%.

The injunction also states the company can not impose late fees or cut service to customers whose bills were originally due August 15.

The injunction is expected to remain in place until the court makes a final decision on the water hikes.

Avondale Mills said the increase is needed because it can no longer subsidize its water.

The company's fabric plant was damaged after a deadly train accident and chemical spill in 2005.

 


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Monday, Sep 21 at 3:16 PM virginia hatley wrote ...

why should the residents of graniteville be punished for some thing avondale mills should have done years ago

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Monday, Aug 24 at 5:34 PM kevin hatley wrote ...

since the mills arent open and using water the amount of water needed is less so how are they losing so much money.

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