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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
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The City of Houston 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 around 15,000 customers owing a total of $30 million. The City of Houston 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 actions being taken by the City of Houston are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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