City of Houston suspends water service disconnections

HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner suspended water service disconnections through April 30 as a measure to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Turner says it is important that everyone in Houston has access to clean water as efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 continues.

The city says water bills still need to be paid on time to avoid late fees. 

Water bill payments can be made online or at 713-371-1265.

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