$800 utility bill stuns Orange County homeowner: ‘I don’t have a water park’

The Brief

  • An Orange County homeowner was hit with an $800 water bill.
  • Juliet Francis was confused by the sudden spike since her monthly services typically range between $20 and $40.
  • OUC released a statement saying it was willing to work with Francis to resolve the issue.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Juliet Francis is used to seeing a modest utility bill in her mailbox.

Living in a one-story home with her husband and son, her monthly services typically range between $20 and $40. Her latest statement from the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) left her in disbelief, a staggering $800.

“It’s like I’m paying the bill for the whole block… you know, pretty much,” Francis told FOX 35.

The math doesn’t add up for Francis

Confused by the sudden spike, Francis began investigating on her own. She compared her statement with those of her neighbors, only to find further inconsistencies.

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