Detroit’s water department threatens shutoff for nearly 18,000 homes

American City and County: On April 19, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) began shutting down water service for some residents who have failed to keep up payments.

The move threatens 17,995 households, and the DWSD sent out notices about 10 days before the scheduled shut offs to warn residents about their unpaid bills, according to The Detroit News.

Not all threatened households will have their water cut off. Service will remain in place for customers who called the DWSD prior to the shut off and either paid part of their bills or arranged for payment plans, The News reports.

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