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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 Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas (WaterOne) 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

WaterOne rules require the customer to show that the estimated lost water was at least 25% of normal consumption. For a monthly bill, the adjusted bill includes normal monthly consumption plus one-half of the first 25,000 gallons lost and one-half of gallons above 25,000. For a bimonthly bill, normal two-month consumption is used, one-half of the first 25,000 gallons lost is added, and one-fourth of gallons above 25,000 is added. The combined gallons are then billed under the rate schedule in effect; the rules include proof and filing procedures for the leak.

1

Stop the loss

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

2

Keep proof

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

3

Request review

Submit the request promptly and keep paying any undisputed amount.

Utility assistance

Customer assistance and eligibility

WaterOne supports Johnson County utility assistance for low-income households, but the reviewed official 2026 pages do not state a universal per-household award cap or senior/disabled-veteran discount.

State and federal connections

Where to ask for broader aid

WaterOne's reviewed material references Johnson County utility assistance, a local affordability pathway. It does not identify a guaranteed 2026 LIHWAP application URL or federal benefit cap; customers should ask WaterOne or Johnson County for current referrals.

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Leak policy

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Leak and assistance notes

Build the file before asking Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas (WaterOne) 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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