It's Ron Borgna's way of sending a message to officials in Binghamton.
But city authorities refused to accept the check, written on floral print, two-ply T-P.
Borgna is disputing his more than $2,500 water bill.
It stems from a September 2006 bill for more than $422.
It's ballooned over the years due to penalties, late fees and other charges.
Borgna now says he's taking his case to small claims court.