DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council gave preliminary approval to a plan to reduce the number of notices sent to residents who are late in paying their water bill.

The plan would eliminate the third notice that goes out to residents informing them that their water will be shut off. The council will take final action on the plan at its Oct. 8 meeting.

However, a number of aldermen are concerned residents who are used to the current system might find their water shut off inadvertently. Aldermen Dave Baker, Kristen Lash and Monica O’Leary of the 6th, 3rd and 7th Wards, respectively, voted against the plan.