Leak relief and household assistance

A high water bill may have a path to review

Hidden plumbing failures can produce an alarming bill before the problem is visible. This guide separates what CITY OF CLOVIS publicly describes from the practical steps every customer can take while requesting help.

Provider-specific review

What the public record says about a leak adjustment

The City’s public policy provides a formal bill-appeal/review mechanism but does not publish a universal residential leak-credit formula or repair-receipt percentage. Customers should promptly inspect indoor fixtures and irrigation, contact Finance at (559) 324-2130, request review before disconnection, and retain plumber invoices and repair proof. Restoration still requires the delinquent balance and applicable turn-on charges.

Stop the loss

Shut off the failing fixture or supply and arrange a qualified repair.

Keep proof

Save dated invoices, parts receipts, photographs, and meter readings.

Request review

Submit the request promptly and keep paying any undisputed amount.

Utility assistance

Customer assistance and eligibility

No current Clovis senior, disability, veteran, or low-income water-credit program with a published cap is identified in the public water pages. Payment arrangements and an appeal/review process are available for customers seeking to avert residential discontinuation.

State and federal connections

Where to ask for broader aid

The City’s discontinuation policy references California Health and Safety Code protections and residential notice requirements but does not publish a dedicated state/federal aid application. Customers should contact City Finance and local California assistance providers before the 60-day delinquency threshold.

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Emergency route

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Leak policy

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Utility aid

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State/federal aid

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Leak and assistance notes

Build the file before asking CITY OF CLOVIS for relief

A high bill can have several causes, including a hidden plumbing failure, irrigation use, a meter issue, a change in occupancy, or a rate adjustment. The provider’s leak policy determines whether any credit is available; an unusually high bill does not automatically qualify.

Keep a dated record of the reading, the suspected source, the repair, the contractor or parts receipt, and the return to normal use. Ask whether the utility requires a specific form, a licensed repair, a meter test, photos, or a request within a fixed number of days.

For income-related difficulty, ask about local assistance, payment arrangements, state programs, and community referrals separately from a leak adjustment. These programs often use different applications, documents, funding limits, and deadlines.

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