An Iowa City woman is refusing to pay a hefty sewer charge for water she used to keep her lawn alive during this summer's drought.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports Linda Watkins had no problem paying the $92 water bill she received in August because she knew she was using more water than usual.
But Watkins balked at the idea of paying $123 for sewer charges when most of the water she used stayed on her lawn and never reached the city's sewers. Watkins' sewer bill is normally about $15.
City officials say Watkins water could be turned off if she continues to refuse to pay her bill.
Officials say the city can't tell how much water is used on a lawn unless residents install a second water meter.