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March 15, 2026

City Of Summerville Launches Water Bill Protection Plan

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The City of Summerville has launched a new Water Bill Protection Plan designed to help residents avoid unexpected spikes in their water bills caused by major leaks.

City Manager Jason Winters said the city has occasionally received complaints about unusually high water bills caused by leaks that went undetected for several days. The new program is intended to provide a safety net for customers in those situations while still encouraging residents to monitor their water usage.

Officials say the protection plan is designed to help cover situations where a major leak runs for several days before being discovered, which can cause water usage to increase dramatically. City leaders note that similar programs are offered in many other cities and say the plan is meant to provide peace of mind for residents while helping protect them from extremely high utility bills.

March 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Commissioner Releases 2026 State of the County Statement

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen released a statement Wednesday evening outlining the county’s progress, financial challenges and plans for the future in what he described as a “2026 State of Chattooga County” update to residents.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Summerville Adopts Water Leak Protection Program to Help Residents Avoid Surprise Bills

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The City of Summerville has approved a new Water Leak Protection Program designed to help residential water customers avoid the financial shock that can come from undetected leaks. City officials say the program was created to provide peace of mind for households when an unintentional pipe failure or hidden leak leads to unusually high water usage and an unexpected bill. By adopting the resolution, the Mayor and City Council are establishing a safety net intended to reduce the burden on families who may not realize a leak is happening until the utility statement arrives.