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LADWP bills spark social media outrage
Angelenos are experiencing significantly higher water, sewer, trash, and especially electricity bills, driven by record summer heat and increased air conditioning use. Many residents and businesses, including Canter’s Deli, face bills thousands of dollars higher than usual, prompting over 24,000 signatures on a petition calling for a utility investigation. While DWP attributes the surge to increased power consumption during extreme temperatures and infrastructure spending, ratepayer advocates warn that rates have been rising sharply beyond inflation, and experts indicate bills may continue to climb amid climate-driven heat waves and ongoing utility infrastructure investments.
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