WATERBURY, Conn. — Waterbury officials are claiming a landmark legal victory Friday, after the Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that Watertown owes the city over $34 million.

The sum stems from unpaid water and sewer services, as well as additional penalty fees. As of April 2023, Watertown owed Waterbury $18.8 million.

Now, factoring in the additional principal and interest that has accrued since that time, the amount owed totals over $34 million.

The Appellate Court found that Waterbury acted within its legal rights by setting “just and equitable” rates for Watertown’s use of the city’s water and sewer systems.

According to the court, Waterbury had the authority to bring legal action against Watertown to recover unpaid fees. The court confirmed that the rates charged to Watertown w

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