Houston couple receives $900 water bill Houston couple receives $900 water bill

FOX 26’s Randy Wallace spoke with one Houston couple who received a $900 water bill and they were told no one can come check on the water meter until December.

HOUSTON – “I can’t afford $900. Not for no water,” said Socorro Watson.

Houston couple hit with $900 water bill, says there is confusion

Most people can’t afford a $900 water bill. The Watson’s say their water bill averages around $120.

Socorro says they don’t do laundry at home or wash vehicles at home.

Their water usage shot up drastically in July and August, leaving them with a water bill, at one point, exceeding a thousand dollars, and they don’t understand why.

Two plumbers have inspected, and Socorro says no leaks were uncovered.

She wonders if the city has somehow mixed her water bill up with the church next door, which was only $30 for the month of August.

Socorro is paying $170 a month to keep the water turned on.

What they’re saying:

When we asked the city about the huge bill, we were told Public Works was looking into it.

The Source: FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with the Watson’s. 

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