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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 Approximately 15,000 water customers collectively owe $30 million. Mayor Whitmire has warned that water service will soon be cut off for customers who haven't paid their bills.
Mayor Whitmire has warned that water service will soon be cut off for customers who haven't paid their bills. Approximately 15,000 water customers collectively owe $30 million. These customers were previously given leeway due to instances of inaccurate billing over the past several years.
However, this leniency is coming to an end, and those who haven't paid may face having their water shut off. Further details on the situation and the city's plans are available from the City of Houston. The city has stated that customers who haven't paid may soon see their taps run dry.
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Category: government Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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