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Hollywood homeowner shocked by nearly $1,600 water bill after new meter installation: "No way"
By Ted Scouten at CBS4 Miami
· June 8, 2026
· 2 min read
When the City of Hollywood installed a new water meter at James Wilson's home, he received a very unpleasant surprise."We got a water bill for almost $1,600. When I contacted the City of Hollywood, they told me they are retroactively charging from April 2022 until today," Wilson said.Wilson was stun
Key takeaway When I contacted the City of Hollywood, they told me they are retroactively charging from April 2022 until today," Wilson said.
Why this matters in The Miami
The dispute over James Wilson's nearly $1,600 water bill in Hollywood has implications for Miami-Dade County residents who may face similar issues with their own water meters. As the region continues to grow and upgrade its infrastructure, residents should be aware of the possibility of retroactive charges if their meters are not accurately transmitting usage data. The fact that Wilson's meter stopped transmitting data, but continued to record usage, raises questions about the reliability of the meter installation process and the potential for errors in billing. Miami-Dade County residents, particularly those in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, should take note of the distinction between "actual" and "estimated" usage on their bills, denoted by an "A" or "E" respectively, and contact their utility department if they have concerns. As the city of Hollywood reviews Wilson's bill, it remains to be seen how this case will be resolved and what precedent it may set for future disputes over water billing in the county.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? When the City of Hollywood installed a new water meter at James Wilson's home, he received a very unpleasant surprise."We got a water bill for almost $1,600. When I contacted the City of Hollywood, they told me they are retroactively charging from April 2022 until today," Wilson said.Wilson was stun
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