Dozens of customers stood in line at Newark's city hall on Monday. They got shut off notices and rushed to pay or negotiate a plan for their bills.
Some couldn't remember when they last paid for water, but collection was not strongly enforced.
Newark's Water Woes
Landlord Sam Gonzales owns a deli and building, but told Eyewitness News that he fell behind by $5,000 because his tenants couldn't pay their rent.
Housing advocates are worried. They fear the action will unfairly penalize innocent tenants.
The city has posted fliers on the affected properties to warn residents about the shutoffs.
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