Summer is here, which means water consumption is going up. The Great Lakes Water Authority is continuing their financial assistance program to provide aid to any qualifying household. The GLWA is an independent regional water and wastewater authority that is essential to setting up southeast Michigan for sustainable success. It provides almost 40% of drinking water services and close to 30% wastewater services for all of Michigan.
As part of a commitment to provide affordable water services, the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) was established in 2016 and provides support to eligible residents. WRAP includes features such as income-based bill credits, arrearage assistance, conservation measures and completion of minor plumbing repairs.
“It was a true blessing that I learned about the WRAP Program in 2015 when it first rolled out. I was excited to learn how this new program could help me, and as soon as open enrollment became available, I was informed that I was eligible for assistance. I was enrolled in WRAP’s very first 12-month program. It seemed like I could finally see light at the end of the tunnel because I was going to receive much-needed help. I was able to save $50 each month on my water bill,” says Patrick Heit of Detroit.
You can read more about this program and find out if you qualify here: https://www.glwater.org/assistance/