ISHPEMING, MI (AP)-- A couple in Ishpeming still hasn't reached a deal about how to resolve a water bill worth nearly $19,000.
A broken pipe in a crawl space leaked about 1 million gallons over two months. A tenant at the rental property apparently didn't notice it.
The Mining Journal reports that owner Ashley Cody appeared at a city council meeting last week and said she's "ready for this to be over."
The council is trying to come up with a policy to deal with catastrophic water losses.
Cody and her husband, Matt, aren't expected to pay the enormous bill, but a compromise still hasn't been reached.
Council member Pat Scanlon says he's willing to help broker a deal. He suggests something under $2,500 paid over a year with no interest.
