AH looks at mitigating water leaks

Water leakage was the main subject of the April 14 Airway Heights City Council study session.

Clerk-Treasurer Richard Cook presented a draft of an ordinance regarding water leak mitigation. According to Cook, this pertains to citizens who have water leaks on their property but outside of their home.

Under the ordinance, the leak would have to be inspected by a member of the Public Works Department. A water leak mitigation committee would be set up.

The ordinance would also award mitigation for a resident who has a leak that costs them $500 on their utility bill. Cases where the amount is betwe...