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Billing problems lead to water shutoff for Detroit church housing corporation

Billing problems lead to water shutoff
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Water woes on Detroit’s East Side has the executive director of a church housing corporation’s frustration level reaching the boiling point.

The Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation prides itself on being able to provide a nice neighborhood, with nice neighbors for low income families. However, billing problems with the water department is creating a nightmare for some tenants.

“We have been working on this since May 3rd.” said Executive Director Joan Moss. “Last we’ve heard it’s because of a new system.”

When Moss couldn’t get the issue resolved, she reached out to 7 Action News Reporter Ronnie Dahl.

Click on the video player to watch Ronnie’s full report.

Have a story for Ronnie?  Send her an email at ronnie.dahl@wxyz.com.

Detroit Water & Sewerage Department Customer Call Contact: 313-267-8000