Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q owners raise concerns over rising sewer bills in Chico | News [Video]

CHICO, Calif. – The owners of Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q in Chico, Leasa and Jeff Hill, are expressing frustration over a significant increase in their sewage bills, which have reportedly quadrupled since they took ownership of the business in 2021.

The Hills are seeking answers from the city, claiming the charges are inconsistent and difficult to understand.

Leasa Hill shared with Action News Now that when they purchased the restaurant in September 2021, their sewer bill was a manageable $22.98 per month. However, by August 2022, the bill began to rise dramatically, reaching $335.50 per month by January 2023. The charges continued to fluctuate, and by spring 2023, …