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Homeowner blames city for nearly $3,000 water bill
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A homeowner in Phoenix said he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months. He believes the city should be held responsible.Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to find a ...
Key takeaway The bill totaled $2,777 and reflected 344,000 gallons of water that the city said Green and his wife used over seven months.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
In Atlanta , residents may be wondering if a similar situation could happen here, given the city's aging infrastructure. The issue of faulty water meters and transmitters is not unique to Phoenix, and Atlanta's own water system has experienced its share of problems over the years. If a transmitter fails to report water usage, homeowners may be left with unexpectedly high bills, as in Green's case. The fact that Green was able to negotiate a payment plan with the city suggests that Atlanta's own water department may need to consider similar arrangements for residents who fall victim to equipment failures. As the city continues to upgrade its infrastructure, it will be important to ensure that residents are protected from unexpected bills and that the city takes responsibility for its equipment failures. Atlanta residents who experience sudden spikes in their water bills may want to investigate the cause and seek assistance from the city if they believe a faulty meter or transmitter is to blame.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A homeowner in Phoenix said he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months. He believes the city should be held responsible.Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to find a ...
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