Starting in March, city of Parsons utility customers can no longer get an extension on their bills.
The city made the announcement this week on its Facebook page, which generated lots of comments, mostly negative.
City utility bills — which include water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater and an Environmental Protection Agency compliance fee — are due on the 17th of each month. If not paid by then, the city adds a small late fee, and customers have until the 25th to pay the bill.
(Read more: Parsons Sun)