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‘We’re not a car wash’: Detroit family challenges water bills, claiming 110K gallons used in just 2 months
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Pamela Osborne, Jeff Jewell , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family, consisting of a mother and son, shares a 1,100-square-foot home.
A Detroit family is disputing their water bills, claiming the usage is excessively high. The family, consisting of a mother and son, shares a 1,100-square-foot home. They allegedly used over 110,000 gallons of water in a two-month period.
The family is challenging the accuracy of their water bills for April and May. Further details about their situation are available from local news sources. The family's story has been reported by local news, with more information available for those interested in learning about their claims of inaccurate water bills.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Detroit family is disputing their water bills, claiming the usage is excessively high. The family, consisting of a mother and son, shares a 1,100-square-foot home. They allegedly used over 110,000…
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