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Detroit family says they were wrongly billed for using over 110K gallons of water -- what city said
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Pamela Osborne, Jeff Jewell , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The bills allegedly show usage of over 110,000 gallons of water in just two months.
A Detroit family is disputing water bills they received for April and May. The bills allegedly show usage of over 110,000 gallons of water in just two months. The family, consisting of a mother and son, shares a 1,100-square-foot home.
The son, Roderick Wright, claims the bills do not accurately reflect their water usage. Further details about the family's situation and their interactions with the city are available from local news sources. The family's case highlights a billing discrepancy, but specifics about the city's response and any actions being taken are not provided here.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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