Inkster extends water-bill deadline after data migration error; residents press for fixes
Mayor Nolan told residents that incorrect water bills stemmed from a data migration error during rollout of a new billing system; staff said corrections will be completed 'within the coming weeks,' bills for June–September are due Dec. 31, 2025, and late fees are suspended while accounts are corrected. Several residents described access and safety problems from ongoing water-main work.
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Mayor Nolan told residents gathered at the Oct. 10 Inkster City Council meeting that an error migrating account data into the city's new billing system caused some customers to receive incorrect water bills. "We know that receiving an incorrect water bill, especially one higher than expected, is frustrating and confusing. We sincerely apologize for the billing areas that you may have experienced," Nolan said, adding that about 70 percent of new water meters have been installed.
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