Here in POP, we haven't had water from the city/street in months. I had a meter installed years ago so I would only have to pay what we used. Every month its 450 pesos. After months with no water I went to the water department and told them, no water, no pago. I then asked for a credit. They said it would be easier to just pay the monthly charge. I asked " would you pay for something you didn't get". They all said no, So I said why should I pay? They said cause it would be easier for you. I said, so you pay my bill, to 3 different mangers. They said why should I pay for something I'm no getting. YES, SO YOU UNDERSTAND. Sadly no, they didn't. Go figure. Its rainy season now, so I collect water from my roof and filter it into my cistern. WATER FOR EVERYBODY. Life is good.