Money and Health: Today, my roommate forgot to pay the water bill on time, so they...

By Anonymous - 22/08/2017 01:30

Today, my roommate forgot to pay the water bill on time, so they shut it off. Now we're without running water for 3 days and I'm taking my morning dump in Target next to a stranger. FML

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By megatron - 16/03/2016 17:04 - United States - Naperville

Today, my roommate decided to go on a group trip instead of paying our water bill. Now I can't shower until next week. FML

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Cough up

By Anonymous - 18/11/2013 18:37 - United States - Fallbrook

Today, my water got cut off. The previous homeowners owed the water company over $300, and the company doesn't believe that I'm not them. The supervisor told me this will keep happening until I pay up. I need a shower. FML

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Emotional lift

By ENZ - 03/11/2019 23:30

Today, I finally got my paycheck that I could enjoy $300 for myself after taking care of my bills with so many other ones. Then, I find out that the water was shut off, which is supposed to be my roommate's responsibility. Apparently, he has not paid it in months, and they want $288. FML

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Mess incoming

By Anonymous - 14/10/2019 16:00

Today, my apartment management notified me that my water was going to be shut off all day so they could fix the plumbing. I took a laxative last night. FML

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By bonnmo - 11/11/2018 11:30 - United States

Today, I took a big, smelly, satisfying dump when I woke up. When I tried to flush, nothing happened. None of my four roommates bothered to tell me we didn’t have running water. FML

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Good times, bad times

By st3phani3b - 26/11/2018 09:30 - United States - Fort Wayne

Today, I'm stuck at home waiting on a plumber to come fix the flooding in my basement. The flooding happens when any sink, shower, or toilet in the house is used. Today is also the day that I started my period. Without water. FML

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By parched - 02/11/2009 17:30 - United States

Today, the city shut off the water at my house because my roommate thought that the water bills he had been hoarding were "suggestions." FML

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By jordanss - 11/11/2010 18:02 - United States

Today, my apartment building shut off our water for a short period of time because the pipes were being worked on. It was also the morning my dog had diarrhea on my cream carpet. Not only did I have to clean it up without water, I couldn't wash my hands afterward. FML

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By sammyducks227 - 08/11/2013 07:49 - United States - Saint Charles

Today, I've invited friends and family to my birthday party. I've also come home to find that my parents didn't pay the water bill. I either have to tell everyone I know that they are uninvited or not to take dumps in my house. FML

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It's a mystery

By Anonymous - 07/09/2022 17:00 - Australia - Cremorne

Today, our water got cut off. Since our council tax is also due today, I called them and hurled abuse for cutting off the water so soon. Turns out they don’t actually supply water, nor was it even disconnected. Some random person just turned off the meter tap. FML

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chickensheep 15

Tuesday 22 August 2017 2:48

Ever heard of a bucket? Just ask to borrow your neighbour's garden hose and fill up your toilet's tank manually.

Seeya55 31

Tuesday 22 August 2017 4:08

Wouldn't be a stranger if you'd just greet them!

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 22 August 2017 2:40

I hope you’re at one of those fancy Targets that has dividers between the toilets.

chickensheep 15

Tuesday 22 August 2017 2:48

Ever heard of a bucket? Just ask to borrow your neighbour's garden hose and fill up your toilet's tank manually.

Talented73 54

Tuesday 22 August 2017 21:06

Or just take a dump in the bucket and just give it to your rommmate.

mt21mt 15

Tuesday 22 August 2017 3:25

I just signed in to say what chickensheep had already said... Get some buckets or bottles or whatever, you can even pour it in the bowl to get the toilet to flush if you aren't comfortable taking the lid off of the tank...

Seeya55 31

Tuesday 22 August 2017 4:08

Wouldn't be a stranger if you'd just greet them!

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 22 August 2017 9:27

You might want to pass on the handshakes.

Kurliez408 32

Tuesday 22 August 2017 8:23

Just pay your bill already and the water will be turned on again.

Tech_369073931 1

Tuesday 22 August 2017 8:50

At lest you still have the internet!

ghetto_child 19

Tuesday 22 August 2017 8:54

If you're in a house, there's many ways around it. If you're neighbors house is fairly new it'll work best as they've most likely poly lines in their house. Step 1 - buy a cheap cross connector from a plumbing shop. Step 2 - connect your hose to his via cross connector. Step 3 - turn his outdoor hose tap on full and turn yours on. Voila, you've free water. His house is now feeding yours.