Elderly woman receives $3,500 water bill

HOUSTON – A 65-year-old woman is hoping to sort things out with her water provider after receiving a $3,500 water bill in the mail.

Darlene Johnson says she was billed for using nearly 500,000 gallons of water.

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Johnson says she recently had her water meter replaced, and at the same time a small leak was discovered in a sprinkler head.

Even with the leak, Johnson says that amount of water doesn't add up.

Local 2 contacted Johnson's water provider, who told us that they are taking a second look at her bill, to see what they can do.


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