# 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.
- Title: LA family hit with $10K water bill after hydrant repairs
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: joshua ward, l a water bill, fire hydrant repair, l a department of water and power, water meter, air in pipes, news, entertainment, family, hit, 10K, water
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/us-news/la-man-hit-with-10k-water-bill-blames-nearby-fire-hydrant
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:21:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joshua ward, l a water bill, fire hydrant repair, l a department of water and power, water meter, air in pipes, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Joshua Ward, a plumber, claims faulty hydrant repairs led to his $10,395 water bill due to air in pipes.