‘Paying for Water They Don’t Use’: St. Louis residents challenge sewer bills

‘Paying for Water They Don’t Use’: St. Louis residents challenge sewer bills

Mayor Spencer said St. Louis water remains among the cheapest in the country, but that’s part of the problem. The Water Division is running in the red, with $12 million in unpaid bills since COVID-19 and major infrastructure challenges. Covering the cost of $240 million in new meters seems unlikely.