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Detroit tenant spends week without water amid landlord, utility dispute
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Pamela Osborne, Marty Herak , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 31, 2026
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Key points He was told the water had been shut off due to non-payment. A resident, Donald Owens, was affected by the water shut-off, which lasted for a week.
A resident was left without running water for seven days due to a dispute. Friends and family provided bottled water to help him get by. He had been trying to reach his landlord but got no response. The water shut-off was reportedly because a bill was unpaid.
The resident contacted the water department, seeking answers. He was told the water had been shut off due to non-payment. Further details about the situation are available.
A resident, Donald Owens, was affected by the water shut-off, which lasted for a week. He took steps to cope with the lack of water, including using bottled water for his needs.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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