Neighbors push back as LUS says sudden bill increases have nothing to do with new water meters

Neighbors push back as LUS says sudden bill increases have nothing to do with new water meters

In July 2025, neighbors living on Moss Street between Mudd Avenue and Simcoe Street had low water pressure. To remedy the situation, Lafayette Utilities System hooked the houses up to a fire hydrant while they made repairs.By January 2026, the repairs were complete, and meters were installed back into the boxes. Neighbors say that after that, bills skyrocketed."It went up to $400. A month later, it's $600. They said it's not our problem, but the…