closed #102794
Water Utility Billing Problems
5475 S Fairfax RD
- Case Date:
- 8/8/2003
Customer was very upset that his water usage has increased so dramatically. I explained the usage period, insp. results, etc. He was insistent that the changing of the meter had damaged his toilet (by allowing air to get into the lines). He stated that he planned to contact his atty. I referred him to Risk Mgmt. He did not wish to listen to any explanation regarding his usage. I printed out his account history and meter readings for him. I also contacted Ed S. regarding this matter.
Letter stated he wanted to complain about higher bill and extra charge. Did not understand why letter was not sent previous to sending out statements.
Confusion regarding the Stecker's water bill has caused them distress and concern. Please clear up the situation. See letter.
Customer was out of town due to hip surgery and rec'd. large water bill upon his return. The stool had a leak. Customer would like an adjustment on account since he was gone.
Customer was out of town due to hip surgery and rec'd. large water bill upon his return. The stool had a leak. Customer would like an adjustment on account since he was gone.
Ms. Bourke states she lives alone and could not use amount of gallons showing up on her meter. She requests an adjustment.
Mr. Carrico upset b/c he's being charged $10 fee to adjust a bill. He's happy $45 adjustment is being made, however it seems ludicrous when it was CBU's negligence in the first place that led to the original problem (water line leak, CBU read meter but never notified them until too late). Also, he is upset that CBU says it's open at 8am, but whenever he calls (which has been frequently) at 8am no one answers. He feels that customer service should be available at time given on recording.
Mr. Carrico recent water bill was 3 times the normal rate. He later learned that Utilities had a list of people whose water bills increased drastically. Mr. Carrico is upset that no one informed him as soon as this was noticed so he could look into the problem. After he was informed, he called a plumber and it will be several days before they can work him in. He would like an adjustment to his bill.
Received large bill from 3-4 years ago that tenants did not pay. Does not feel she should have to pay when account should have automatically been switched to her name when tenants moved. Should have been notified previously.