A $637 water bill is enough to make any family rethink every shower, load of dishes, and sprinkler cycle.
For one California homeowner, that kind of shock led to immediate cutbacks at home and served as a harsh reminder that summer water costs can climb far faster than many residents expect.
What happened?
According to 23ABC, northeast Bakersfield homeowner Jennifer Herrera said her June water bill came to $637.03 after she noticed other residents online comparing their own bills.
To try to lower usage, Herrera told 23ABC that she and her children have kept showers to under five minutes for more than a month…