# Students Stuck With $1600 Water Bill | Calgary News

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-09-16T15:24:54+00:00
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## Resource

Students at Foundry Lofts in Thorold, Ontario, were blindsided by a $1,600 utility bill for June — despite their unit being empty the entire month. The bill claimed 361,000 liters of water usage, which they say is impossible without anyone living there. The utility company blamed “running water” and said no leaks were found, even as students’ mom tried to help pay — only to be hit with late fees while the investigation dragged on. This isn’t an isolated case: other residents have faced similar billing issues with Wyse Meter since 2019. For students already struggling with high housing costs and limited options, this unexpected charge feels like another unfair burden — and raises serious questions about how these companies treat young people trying to make it through school. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/foundry-lofts-wyse-meter-9.7342550 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a018f54804b9bd7 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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