LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing an investigation into billing issues reported by White Hall residents who are customers of Liberty Utilities Central:

“After receiving information and a complaint from White Hall Mayor Noel Foster about dramatic increases on water bills and insufficient answers from Liberty Utilities Central, I have directed my Public Protection Division to open an investigation into Liberty Utilities Central’s billing in Jefferson County. As the state’s designated advocate for ratepayers, I take allegations of overbilling seriously and am committed to getting the facts and getting some answers.”