Highway Robbery in Water Billing: Winnipeg’s $150K Charge @NHLJets @winnipeg Martin of Charleswood discovered his elderly mother, Dorothy, had a $150,000 water bill from Winnipeg’s water department. An email revealed the massive overdraft. Initially thinking it was a scam, Tim found the charge was real and had it reversed. This incident highlights serious concerns about inflated water bills and the accuracy of automated billing systems, even in cities like Winnipeg with ample water resources.