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Keep the water on at Ayumi's home in Tokyo
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Ayumi needs $600 before September.
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan1,720 views
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $600. I have never been late before losing my job in May.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $100 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Ayumi's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $600 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $320
• Reconnection and late fees: $120
• Down payment on a payment plan: $160
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Ayumi
- due date
- 2026-07-29
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Ayumi
22% there. the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled. Thank you.
- Noah Ruiz 🇬🇧 · $100
“Best of luck. - Manchester”
- Jennifer S. Moreno 🇦🇺 · $50
“God bless. Thought of Ayumi all day after reading this. - Newcastle”
- Ani Dian Purnomo 🇮🇩 · $50
“Good luck. Thought of Ayumi all day after reading this. - Jakarta Barat”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $30
- Padma A. Srinivasan 🇮🇳 · $28
- Janina Paulina Krupa 🇵🇱 · $25
“Best of luck! - Poznań”
- Peter Thomas Fuchs 🇩🇪 · $5
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a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ayumi
It's all in the list in the story. electricity arrears is the big one at $320, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Mangaluru.
Rooting for you, Ayumi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Take care.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you.
Hope things get better soon, Ayumi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Nairobi