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About 15k water customers collectively owe $30M, service will soon be cut off, City of Houston says
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The city has announced that service will soon be cut off for those who haven't paid. A significant amount of unpaid water bills has accumulated, with approximately 15,000 customers owing a total of $30 million.
A significant amount of unpaid water bills has accumulated, with approximately 15,000 customers owing a total of $30 million. The city has announced that service will soon be cut off for those who haven't paid. Customers were previously given leniency due to issues with inaccurate billing over the past several years.
However, this flexibility is coming to an end, and Mayor Whitmire has warned that those who remain unpaid may face disruption to their water supply. Further details on the situation and the city's plans are available from the source, including the timeline for when service cutoffs can be expected to begin.
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Category: government Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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