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Cobb County family shocked by nearly $700 water bill, 39K-gallon spike
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aungelique Proctor , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The source reports that the family's monthly water usage spiked dramatically, resulting in the nearly $700 bill, but provides no additional information about the cause of the spike or the family's efforts to resolve the issue. A family is disputing a water bill that is nearly $700.
A family is disputing a water bill that is nearly $700. Their monthly usage increased by 39,000 gallons, which they find inexplicable. This spike in usage is the reason for the high bill.
The family is fighting the bill, seeking a resolution to the unexpected charge. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The source reports that the family's monthly water usage spiked dramatically, resulting in the nearly $700 bill, but provides no additional information about the cause of the spike or the family's efforts to resolve the issue.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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