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Baltimore starts offering long-awaited water discount program
Feb 9, 2022
https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-ci-baltimore-water-discount-20220208-3cjprxatsjdj5lu6ifsvdvofvm-story.html
Democratic Mayor Brandon Scott announced the start of the program at a news conference Tuesday, calling it an important step in creating a more equitable Baltimore. Access to clean, affordable water should be considered a fundamental right, he said.
Baltimore is launching a long-awaited water discount program that will give city residents income-based financial assistance with their bills.
The program, known as Water4All, provides a monthly discount for water and sewer costs for some residents based on their income. Tenants who do not pay their water bills directly also will be eligible for water payment assistance.