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However, the family says this break has only been there for a few days, and the "adjustments" started showing up on the bills weeks ago.

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Dozens of readers wrote, called and emailed about similar conflicts.

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"Theres no water damage around the residence to show where there might be some leakage," said Hernandez.

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The Customer Contact Center at 713-371-1400 is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. The Astros' closer will go on the paternity list to spend time with his family.

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And this has what to do with OPs question?

"[The] regular bill was about $40 to $60 a month," said Marias daughter Monica Lucio. Stay cool during the hot summer days with these handy, affordable neck fans.

No pool, sprinklers, etc.

After the "adjustments" listed on the bill, the family now owes almost $6,000. Tags Abbie Kamin American Lung Association e cigarettes houston city council Houston smoking ordinance Robert Gallegos smoking ban smoking policies vaping.

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Contact Regional Water at 281-897-9100 to schedule a no charge check for leak service call.

The city replaced the water meter in January 2011.

You have 10 days to request an administrative hearing.

"[The break] would be on your property. "If theyre not being intentionally picked on, theyre definitely being put on the back burner or ignored," said Rosie Lucio, Marias daughter.

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We encourage any customer with concerns or questions regarding their bill to reach out to Customer Account Services at (713-371-1400).". They say they don't have any problems within their home that would warrant such a high water bill. My water bill is higher than normal, which is strange.. because we moved out of the house 2 months ago and there are no leaks in the house.

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4 0 obj TheNorth Harris County Regional Water Authority, TheLone Star Groundwater Conservation Districtand the West Harris County Regional Water Authoritywere created for the purpose of developing and bringing surface water to the areas that they serve. My normal usage is documents, there's nothing unusual, they just stacked a $530 sewer use & water use adjustment onto a bill and sent it out for me to pay.

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It will take an estimated one billionplus dollars to pay the Authoritys share ofprojects to meet the next (2025) conversiondeadline.

They are still charging us for 4,000 gallons of usage.

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I have a bunch of stuff to fill out to get it removed, just a pain in the ass.

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He says he has checked the familys property several times and cant find any issues.

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On your bill, you will find how many days in this billing cycle and the reads we got off your meter previously and currently.

Usage was 0 gallons at the April 2011 reading, returning the bill to less than $12, but the unpaid balance - including penalties - brought the total amount owed to almost $2,300. The customer is responsible for repairs between the meter and the structure as well as indoor plumbing. Thats roughly 5,500 full bath tubs. You live in unincorporated Harris county and that $45/50mo is the true cost of those things. T $n#I_EtdKh>xB^ Day to day operations are contracted out to H2O Innovation. If we look at the usage on the website, it seems like someone manually updated it to include 4,000 gallons of usage. Really, really, I hope.".

Here are tips for city of Houston customers that may apply in other jurisdictions: Check for leaks: It's "the best way to protect your water bill," public works spokesman Alvin Wright said.

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(Customers can make in-person appointments for serious disputes, Wright said.). FOX 26 did locate a water main break roughly a mile from the Lucios home.

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/6flr4gq( According to the Lucio family, they were given until July 27 to pay the $6,000 bill, or their water would get shut off.

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Outdoor watering/irrigation systems can account for 50% or more of your water use during the summer months.

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One of his options now is to negotiate one month of the unusually high charges.

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