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r <br />N o V 91983 <br />Mr. Zambataro swore in Fred Ranker of 2044 5th Court, <br />S.E. Mr. Ranker, a six year resident, stated that the water <br />quality is terrible, but complaints are responded to and <br />service is good. Mr. Ranker noted that in 1978, GDU was <br />asked about the total capacity of these plants for sewer and <br />water, and they guaranteed the people that the capacity was <br />there for all the expansion planned, but now suddenly, it <br />seems there isn't enough capacity. Mr. Ranker continued <br />that in 1980, GDU got an 100% increase in water rates and <br />now they are asking for another 170%, which is well over the <br />consumer price increase index in that period of time. He <br />believed they are asking for entirely too much. Mr. Ranker <br />also wished to find out why he has to pay more for a 1" <br />meter when he doesn't use any more water. <br />Mr. Fancher explained that Mr. Ranker would not pay any <br />more per 1,000 gallons - the rate is the same. The <br />difference is in the base facility cost because that cost is <br />related to the treatment plant capacity available to provide <br />service, and a 1" meter can place more demand on the system. <br />Mr. Ranker wished to know if they had reducing nipples <br />to connect to his meter, and Mr. Fancher stated that the <br />meter size could be changed. <br />The Chairman called Richard C. Barton of 604 23rd St., <br />S.E., and Mr. Barton stated that his questions have been <br />answered. <br />Court Reporter Zammbataro swore in Shirley_Peil of 7701 <br />23rd P1., S.W. Mrs. Peil stated that she has lived in the <br />Highlands for about 26 months and she is.concerned about the <br />quality of the water. She hesitates to use it for drinking <br />or cooking and felt that before the rates are increased, the <br />quality of the water should be improved. <br />The Chairman called Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Conklin, <br />644 24th St., S.W., and they did not respond. <br />24 <br />