We just got a $500 water bill from COH. Anyone else?

Wiseowl : I thought that if you requested them to come and read after you received your bill, they charge. Who knows! We are at their mercy.

123abc : Good. I read mine regularly.

mrscook429 :
$680 here. Not the first time. Had an $800 last yearI get that it's based on usage, and these are definitely "first-world problems" but I have a pool, and my wife put a lot of time, effort, and money in her gardens. If I don't fill the pool to the appropriate level, the pump motors will burn up. If I don't water the plants/grass, they'll die and all that time/effort/money will be for naught. It's a crappy choice to have to make and water delivery shouldn't cost as much as the City of Houston makes it cost.

mrscook429 : YEP

Ronstang :
My water bill is consistently $500+ monthly! I've had a plumber check for leaks - nope. I've had my sprinkler system checked for leaks - nope. Checked the pool for leaks - nope. I've called the city (multiple times) with no luck! We are a family of 4, with one in college, so 3 most of the time. We run our sprinkler 2x a week and have a small yard. Any advice or insight you can offer is welcome.

Ours was 200.00. Maybe a leak somewhere?

123abc :
That happened to us... the month BEFORE we moved in (December), when our house was empty. $800 bill and 35,000 gallons used - it wasn't possible; no one was here! I called the city, and I am still struggling with high water bills.

Average bill is around 60-70 a month. 2 people, no pool, no sprinkler, little watering. June was $674.00. August 598! Checked everywhere for leak
Called and called and argued. Finally they sent someone out to check it. Found a small leak-- supposedly on my neighbors side. Filed a report, we filed a "form". Called and called some more. Heard nothing-- except our water bill payment is late!! Not paying it. September's bill??? $67.00!!!

I miss UD145 before Houston took us over. My bill used to run $35 per month. It is now the same water and delivery system, just cost more.

mrscook429 :
2026:
Jan: 60.10
Feb: 50.99
Mar: 60.10
Apr: 62.38
May: 509.77-filled the pool and planted some sod
Jun: 108.63-lawn
Jul: 132.92-pool top off and lawn
Aug: 184.95-pool top off and lawn
Sep: 62.96

My bill in the summer is consistently $300-500. Two people, have a pool but limit the sprinkler. I call every time with no relief. It is insane.

Cbear : AI Summarydoes city of houston charge to come out just re read water meter under billing dispute
The City of Houston does not charge customers for a re-read of their water meter during a billing dispute. Customers can request a re-read if they believe their bill is inaccurate, and this service is typically provided at no cost.
City of Houston

Ol Donnie is gonna send you $500. to help you out.

Cbear : I am encouraged to read that - our bill for August was nearly $1000. I shut off the sprinkler system and September it dropped by $800. What repair company did you use? And how did you get them to refund you? I didn't think that was possible.