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Astronomically high water bills in Somerville are leaving some homeowners with sticker shock. Harry Agritha says he got a $13,000 bill with no explanation. His average bill, he says, has been between $200 and $300. He also takes several water-saving measures, including collecting rainwater and using low-flow appliances. “I didn’t sleep for a month,” he said. “It was awful, it was awful.” And he’s not alone. The city’s water director says the wa…