Water woes: Another reason for a district

It was another reminder that the city’s water plant is not a major money maker. 

According to an audit done by Johnson Mackowiak and Associates, in 2013, the city’s water and wastewater revenues decreased by more than $200,000.  These losses were due to the downsizing of a major Dunkirk business. 

“That loss between water and wastewater has been factored into this year’s budget for projected revenue,” said city Treasurer Mark Woods. “ We didn’t know it for 2013 but in preparation for this year’s budget those revenues were reduced because of the loss mainly because of Carriage House.  We will not have that deficit. …  The way it looks right now we should not have that same deficit.” 

Lower water revenues is one more reason a regional water district, which is currently being explored, benefits area residents, including city users.