In San Carlos, a resident waited just over one year for his water bill. When the bill finally arrived, it was for $11,000.
In San Diego's Birdland neighborhood, a resident received 10 months' worth of bills, all in two days.
Meanwhile, in Linda Vista, a homeowner was shocked to see that she owed $7,000 for several months of missing bills.
Over in Santaluz, one couple hadn't received a bill for 16 months before getting notified that they had two weeks to pay their $16,000 water bill.
These are just four of the dozens of examples of San Diego residents who contacted CBS 8 about oversized water bill charges and missing bills.
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