Some households in Taft, Texas, could face water shutoffs as residents continue to raise concerns about the city’s billing errors, which left certain customers paying less than required for over a year.
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Taft’s mayor said in a Facebook post that customers behind on payments risk losing water service unless they make arrangements to pay their balances, according to KRIS 6 News.
The city acknowledged billing errors after the station reported abnormal water bills residents received.
To check their water consumption, the mayor is encouraging residents to try a five-gallon bucket test. Meanwhile, according to KRIS 6, the city manager identified roughly 70 accounts showing signs of potential leaks.
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KRIS 6’s investigation also focused on the investment in replacement water meters, alongside the billing errors…