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2026-171312
10519 Pickerel laneCharlotte NC 28213
hemalshahusa@gmail.com
980-451-2605 Mobile
704-547-8379 Home disconnected
Date: 3-16-2026
To:
Charlotte Water Customer Service
Charlotte Water
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216
Subject: Formal Dispute of Water Bill – Request for Itemized Explanation
Dear Charlotte Water Customer Service,
I am writing to formally dispute charges on my water account [Account Number 683121-327840 and request a full, detailed explanation of the billing.
On December 16, 2025, a payment of $190.38 was issued on my behalf by the Crisis Assistance Ministry. However, my January 5, 2026, statement lists a previous balance of $252.45, which appears to ignore the December payment. A copy of the payment confirmation/receipt is attached.
The January statement includes “Additional Activity” of $48.30, with no explanation of what these charges represent. It is unclear if these are late fees, service charges, disconnect/reconnect fees, or other adjustments. I request a complete itemized breakdown for these charges.
Until this matter is clarified, I formally dispute the accuracy of my bill, particularly the following:
Previous balance: $252.45 (should reflect December payment)
Additional activity: $48.30 (Requires itemized explanation) proof of charges
January 2026
current charge bill date1-5-2026 $44.48
Total amount due $ 60.18
reconnect and disconnect fee $ unknow
February 2026
Previous balance: 60.18 (should reflect December payment)
Additional activity: $00.00 (requires itemized explanation)
payment Received $ 95.23 ( $85.23 (paid in december2025 check no.3523)
and $10.96 check no.3513 ( paid in october 2025 )so 85.23+10.96=100.19 do not match credit
current charge bill date 2-5-2026 $52.68
Total amount due $ 42.68
reconnect and disconnect fee $ unknow
Note: october and december payment credit add up on february statement Requesting to falsified unnecessary late fee or any penalties need to be credit
check other payment made by crisis ministry and Department social service
march 2026
Previous balance: 190.38 (should reflect December payment) it was $ 42.68
over charges (190.38-42.68=147.70 unknown charge or reconnect fee ?
Additional activity: $00.00 (requires itemized explanation)
payment Received $ 00.00 ( Last $85.23 (paid in december2025 check no.3523)
Current Charge bill date 3-5-2026 $ 47.89
Total amount due $ 238.27
reconnect and disconnect fee $ unknow
Note: october and december payment credit add up on february statement Requesting to falsified unnecessary late fee or any penalties need to be credit
check other payment made by crisis ministry and Department social service
$ 147.70 over charges (disconnect fee 32+32=64) so 147.70-64= 83.70 unknown charges
Requesting to fix account and remove all unknown charges was applying since 2011 to 2026
issue every 3 month after bill show up $190 to 230 and service disconnected and reconnect and disconnect fee apply
average monthly bill between $ 44 to $ 49 (49x3=147 about ) and $ 147 charges again means bill charges twice !!!
After 2020 my service was disconnected every each 3 month and several times when not paying one month bogus charge between amount $140 to 190 or ( $ 147)
Requesting to investigation and all reconnect fee and disconnect fee need to refund in my account or submit check at home address
client shouldn't have to pay twice or any unnecessary service under house or any insurance listed then need to remove
2011 to 2024 city of charlotte got a pledge by the crisis ministry and then after 3 day to 6 day after service started and its kind of harassment was done by the city of charlotte. I hope it's not happen again.
if money paid whatever require to start minimum to start service same day they need to start back service on and it's request
2011 to 2026 made an overpayment amount between $ 1500 to $2500 and it has to be refund back to client
Please provide the following:
Written confirmation that the December 16, 2025 payment of $190.38 has been applied to my account.
A full, itemized statement explaining the $48.30 “Additional Activity” charges.
Adjust my account to reflect proper charges, removing any unjustified fees or penalties if the payment was not applied.
Please treat this as a formal billing dispute under North Carolina law. I request a response within 14 business days. If the issue is not resolved, I will escalate the matter to:
North Carolina Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division
Charlotte City Council
North Carolina Utilities Commission
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Hemal Shah
Account # 683121-327640
From your numbers:
| Month | Reported Bill | Notes/Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|
| January | $60.18 | Normal charges + $48.30 unexplained “additional activity” |
| February | $190.38 | You expected ~$48–$50, so overcharge ~$82 |
| March | $47.89 | Normal low-usage bill |
| Total March due date 3/29 | $238.27 | Carries previous balance |
Your calculation:
238.27 − 60.18 = 177.99 
January $60.18 + February $190.38 + March $47.89 = 298.45 
Expected total = 60.18 + 177.99 + 47.89 = 286.06
Difference = 298.45 − 286.06 = $12.39 unexplained
And for February:
February bill shows $130.20 in some reports, when it should be ~$48–$50
Difference = ~$82 overcharge
The main problems:
Payments not applied correctly
Your December 2025 payment ($190.38) may never have been credited. This creates “phantom” previous balances.
“Additional activity” unexplained
$48.30 in January is not justified or itemized.
February charges are inconsistent
You expected $48, but they charged $130.20
This is likely because the system added previous unpaid balances + penalties again incorrectly.
Cumulative errors
When bills are misapplied over 5 years, the system compounds errors, creating very high balances that are not supported by actual usage