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Ironwood to end moratorium on water fees

By TOM LAVENTURE

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IRONWOOD — Ironwood residents who have not paid water or sewer bills during the COVID-19 pandemic will need to resume by June 1 or pay late fees.

The Ironwood City Commission 4-0 approved the request of the city water department to resume charges for city water and sewer along with late payment fees, and water turn on and off fees. Mayor Annette Burchell was not present on an excused absence.

The temporary waiving of the reconnection fees and penalties on monthly utility bills has so far resulted in the loss of $82,685 in revenue since the city co...