That is exactly what happened to Jeanette Cohen of Washington, she opened her water bill (which is usually only about $30) she saw that her balance due was $1181! Her water usage went from 3000 gallons a month to a whopping 140000 gallons. After calling the water company and plumbers to have her bill corrected she was told she will have to fight to get it corrected and is going to a hearing at the end of the month.
How crazy is that!!!