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Houston water shutoffs resume: What to do if you owe money
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Mariana La Roche, Bill Spencer , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· September 8, 2026
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Key points Department figures indicate a substantial amount of delinquent charges, totaling $30 million owed by approximately 15,000 account holders. A moratorium on service disconnections has ended, affecting thousands of residents.
A moratorium on service disconnections has ended, affecting thousands of residents. Crews will resume shutting off water for customers with unpaid balances. Department figures indicate a substantial amount of delinquent charges, totaling $30 million owed by approximately 15,000 account holders.
These customers are at risk of disconnection due to overdue payments or high unpaid balances. The city had previously halted disconnections as part of a broader effort to improve its water billing system.
Further details are available for those seeking more information on the disconnection process and how to address unpaid balances.
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Category: Local Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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