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Magnolia woman questions $2,327 Aqua Texas water bill showing 97,200 gallons of usage
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Randy Wallace , FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A Magnolia woman says she was stunned after receiving a $2,327 water bill from Aqua Texas that showed her household used 97,200 gallons of water in one month—an amount she believes is impossible for her three-bedroom mobile home.
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The unusually high water bill received by the Magnolia woman raises questions about the accuracy of Aqua Texas's metering system and the potential impact on other residents in the area. Given the average water usage for a household of that size, 97,200 gallons in one month seems excessively high, suggesting a possible error in measurement or a hidden leak that went undetected. This incident may prompt other Magnolia residents to closely examine their own water bills and usage patterns, potentially leading to a broader review of Aqua Texas's billing practices and customer service. The Montgomery County community, where Magnolia is located, relies on accurate and fair utility billing to maintain trust in local services, making this issue particularly relevant to the area's residents and their household budgets.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Magnolia woman says she was stunned after receiving a $2,327 water bill from Aqua Texas that showed her household used 97,200 gallons of water in one month—an amount she believes is impossible for her three-bedroom mobile home.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) and curated for Magnolia News readers.
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