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Water shut-off notice: help Olivia pay $750
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Olivia needs $750 before October.
🇺🇸 94624, Oakland, California, United States2,117 views
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $750. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $115 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through winter without water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
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 Olivia's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $750 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $530
• Reconnection and late fees: $110
• Down payment on a payment plan: $110
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Oakland.
Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Swansea.