Some Portsmouth Public Utilities customers are seeing unexpected spikes in their water bills — and the city says a system switch is to blame.
Homeowner Shelby Brock is one of many residents surprised by unusually high charges in recent weeks. Brock, who typically pays $50 to $70 per month, was shocked to return from a work trip and find she owed more than double that.
“It was stating that my water bill was due back in June when I paid it,” said Brock. “Then I come back, and it’s saying I now owe for June and July,” Brock said…