If my water system was vandalized, amI responsible for a higher than normal bill?
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If my water system was vandalized, amI responsible for a higher than normal bill?
Our business’s normal business hours are from 8 am to 6 pm. The brass reverse flow unit at my business was stolen in midnight. No one notified the police until 7 am and water from the sprinkler system was leaked until 8 am. Does the water district have an obligation to waive the water bill due to theft of a property or do I responsible to pay for the water loss?
Asked on October 19, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Colorado
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The water district that you pay a monthly bill to for water to your business has no legal obligation to waive an increased water bill because a brass reverse flow valve was stolen at your business resulting in a waste of water. You should call the water district as to what happened and see if it will reduce the charges to you as a result. Follow up with a written letter to the person that you spoke with at the water district with a copy of any police report that you might have concerning the theft.
If you have insurance for your business, I suggest that you place a claim with your carrier about the theft. Potentially the claim might have coverage where your insurannce policy might pay for the higher than normal water bill.
Good luck.
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