People across Jefferson Parish said for months their utility bills have been skyrocketing. Particularly their water bills. Some said it's becoming hard to maintain their businesses and even their households.

WDSU reporter Shay O'Connor got you some answers on whether relief is even possible. She was live along Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. Advertisement

It's in that area where O'Connor said residents said their bills are easily nearly $1000 a month. A figure they said is unsustainable.

Roberto Molina, the owner of Habana Port Cigars in Metairie, said, "Usually we had been paying $36 to $40 a month. This month was really high. $831. For one toilet and one sink we have in the back."

Molina said, "The water company said we are responsible for that. I don't know if it's an issue with th

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