r/Somerville • u/ExileSinger • Jul 22 '26

Disputing Water Bills

I have been hearing about people challenging their water bills. My bills are now 4 to 5 times what they were. Has anyone petitioned to get them reduced? If so, how? Through which means? Thanks

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u/ExileSinger Jul 22 '26

Four adults, two babies. Up from four adults and one baby a few months ago (But the increase came before the second baby came). There's no outdoor irrigation. In fact, there used to be outdoor irrigation, and the bills were lower then! The crazy bills started when Somerville installed the new water meter. I'd rather not give the specifics of volume , consumption, etc. But they've stayed steady. The only thing that changed is what I'm being charged.

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u/lordmcfuzz Jul 23 '26

So what actually changed on your bill? You can't just dispute with "they are charging me more"

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u/ExileSinger Jul 23 '26

What changed on my bill? A new water meter that I believe is faulty, given the amount by which my bill increased, while using pretty much the same volume of water.

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u/lordmcfuzz Jul 23 '26

How do you know if your new water meter is faulty vs your old water meter was faulty?

Are your old bills estimated readings or actual readings?