A story about this yesterday has me scratching my head.
The citizens of Flint are refusing to pay their water bills, since the water is too nasty to use.
But they are also demanding that their water not be shut off for non-payment.
Why do they still want nasty water, even if it’s free?
Toilet flushing. The water quality depends on exactly which pipes provide the water to a given abode.
Well, I think I understand what they mean, but maybe not. My water company charges a fee for re-instating service after shut-off. Also, my water company charges fees other than just that of the water. So, even if I use no water for the month, I still have a bill due because of these fees. Now, if I don't use any water because it's unsafe for me to do so, why should I pay for anything at all for that period of non-use? Then, why should I pay again to have my service turned back on when I refuse to pay for something unsafe and that I didn't use.
Now, if I used the water (hey, I can still flush with it), then I owe them for that, and the service fees related to it. And if that's what people are doing, then they should pay.