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					Originally Posted by Moonliner  Our local water commission wants to stop charging by the gallon used and instead start charging a flat monthly fee based on how large your meter is.  
 A flat fee for water.  No extra charge based on how much you use.
 
 What could go wrong with that?
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 How large your "meter" is?  I assume you meant to type "peter."  In that scenario, the customers all lie, and the town makes more money.