From California Post · · 50s
LA family hit with $10K water bill after hydrant repairs
LA homeowner Joshua Ward says nearby fire hydrant repairs caused his $10,395 water bill spike.
In brief
LA homeowner Joshua Ward says nearby fire hydrant repairs caused his $10,395 water bill spike. Joshua Ward, a plumber, claims faulty hydrant repairs led to his $10,395 water bill due to air in pipes. Originally reported by California Post.
Joshua Ward's water bill shock
LA homeowner Joshua Ward says he received a $10,395 water bill after hydrant repairs.
Ward's plumbing expertise
Ward, a plumber, believes air in pipes caused his meter to charge for air instead of water.
Hydrant repair issue
Neighbors confirmed water was shut off multiple times during hydrant repairs.
Ward's water bill history
Ward's bills averaged $1,400 last year, dropped to $640 by June, but spiked to $10,395.
What to remember
Joshua Ward, a plumber, claims faulty hydrant repairs led to his $10,395 water bill due to air in pipes.
