What This Story Is About
- The Nashville mayor is pushing for the Metro Council to approve water bill credits for customers following the historic ice storm in January.
Why It Matters
- O’Connell’s office said Metro Water Services recommended customers to let faucets drip to prevent frozen pipes during the dangerously cold temperatures.
- The council is expected to discuss the credit during Tuesday’s meeting.
For Context
- In January, Metro Water Services announced a rate increase for the sixth consecutive year.
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Mayor Freddie O’Connell is urging Metro Council to approve water bill credits for customers who followed the city’s guidance to drip faucets during the ice storm in late January and early February.
O’Connell said his office recommended a data-driven credit on ratepayers’ bills, but the Metro Council deferred the measure at their last meeting.
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