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Homeowner blames city for nearly $3,000 water bill
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 Midland
In Midland , where water conservation is a top priority due to the region's arid climate, a story like Cameron Green's in Phoenix raises concerns about the reliability of our own city's water metering systems. If a similar transmitter failure were to occur here, homeowners could face unexpectedly high water bills, potentially leading to financial hardship. The fact that Green's underground leak, which contributed to his high water usage, might have been identified and repaired sooner if the city's transmitter had been functioning properly, highlights the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring of our water infrastructure. As our community continues to grow and develop, it's crucial that our city's water services department prioritizes the upkeep of its equipment to prevent such situations from arising, and that homeowners are aware of their water usage and can identify potential issues before they become major problems.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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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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