>But, when that happens the city jumps on it right away and sends a backhoe et al and the service is restored in a day or two.
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>At least the poor guy didn't have to pay for all that water <s>

Nope, not at all. We each pay $35.00 a month billed at $70.00 every two months, but there are charges or using more than the standard allotted portion, which is more than enough, unless the lawn is dying from thirst.