Water bills

[chelsea]

Hi, I'm contacting you in regards, and to help with an outstanding water bill. My children and I left my husband, and whom was financially abusive the as well as emotional and verbally. We have a home in Ainsworth Nebraska, and that we returned to, but when we lived end here before, but my husband and would not allow me to pay the water bill. It is now going to have cost me $1200, to get it turned back on. I have been, and working with a local domestic violence group, and whom have also asked them to help make a budget for to pay the past and current and bill, the which is they won't do. Currently I me and my 3, children and haul water in too can flush with the toilet and for Cleaning up purposes, we then shower at the community center or at friends and houses. It would be nice to be able to have our own where though. I am willing, I to set up a budget plan with you for the water bill to show how, but I will be able to keep the bill current, and if you choose to help me with this matter. Thanks for your time.
Ainsworth, New 69210

[Lance12]

To whom this may concern, 
Hello our our residence is 2007 Fresno CA. We recently encountered a financial hardship when someone broke into her vehicle and stole our rent money. We were able to cover our rent and energy bill with our remaining income but we do not have the funds or anyone we can ask for assistance in paying the water bill. We were given notice of the water being shut off today 12/16/2019. The amount owed is $323.40. If there's any resources that we are able to use for water bills please let us know. He is a disabled veteran and receives veteran’s disability compensation as well as social security benefits. She receives general assistance and food stamps.  Please contact us soon. Thank you,

[Grandpa]

I came across your site via the internet and I would like more information concerning qualifications for help on a water bill please.
Me and my mother live together and we are both very limited income and our water bill is very high, ($232.90), and we are not able to pay it.
Can you please help us with some information on what we may qualify for receiving some help?
We live in Danville, Illinois and the agencies here say they have no funds to help us.
Me and my mother's income together totals for the month, $1650.
It seems like enough to keep bills paid, but we have many other expenses and we just could not keep up with the water bill.
All help would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thank you very much!!!

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

There may be programs for water assistance in Cleveland. Some charities may help, try payment plans, and seek other options. Who knows....maybe you will find some assistance.

[British]

I live in the state of Ohio. I am currently renting and although the landlord was supposed to be paying the water bill, they have not, and we are threatened with disconnection. My question deals with someone with disability. My step son currently receives SSI disability and I was wondering if they can turn it off with this being the case?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You may want to look into any programs offered by your water company. Some companies offer plans or discounts. It is doubtful you can do anything to the former owner as that is what the home inspection was for, and very few if any purchase agrees would allow someone to take action. We also doubt you can do anything again home inspector. Read payment plans from water companies.

[tania1]

I have just moved into my home about 2 months ago and now I have learned that my water bill is about $550. Which is a surprise to me, considering there are only two people living in the house.
I was shocked and frightened and wondered what I got my self into. I am a single mother on unemployment. They will shut off my water soon.
My concern was when I had an auditor come to my home and tell me the meter was spinning fast. No one was home. He checked and said all the bathroom latrines where running, I asked how he said it was the pipes. He shut off the water to the latrines and he checked the meter again.
It was still running fast. The problem was not visible and suggested I get the Polybutylene pipes checked, it might be underneath the slap of the house. He said it may cost a few thousands of dollar to get the pipes up to code again. I was shocked and appalled that real estate developers where still allowing these home to be resold with old conditions which should have been fixed before a family moves in.
Now I sit and wonder what I am going to do, it is not like the house was sold at a cheap price, especially for Charlotte North Carolina. For some $125K is cheap for me it is expensive. Plus I can not afford to move again. I don't even own a washer and dryer yet. I can barely make payments on any of my bills and every month I keep falling behind. Now I find that I will not have water for a while. To higher a plumber to fix the issue is expensive and out of my price range.
He was kind enough to tell me the problem that had existed before and mentioned how shell was the developer of the pipes and
I ask you all how can I get help to fix these pipes so my daughter and I do not see future problems let alone go without a shower or drinking water, or even the use of the latrine.
Desperately seeking help,

[Tyler Han]

I need help pay my water. I was a victim of a crime and I lost everything so I took my last little of money move me my husband and our two kids in this house in Newark NJ. We thought it was going to be a better place. Now landlord don’t want to fix nothing only want rent. I don’t have a job my husband work at labor ready to try get a job that if they have. I don’t know what to do. No more I lost I going out of my mind this is hard.

[Schick]

I am a home health nurse who cares for a patient regularly and she has been hospitalized for 2 weeks. Therefore, I have had very little to no income the past couple weeks. Because of this I received a shutoff notice for my water if 206.00 isn't paid by 6/28/2012. I am it sure where to turn in Jersey City, as I have never had to deal with this before. Please help me so I can keep my water on, I have 2 sons at home.

[Longone]

Good morning,
I am working with a parent here in Bridgeport Connecticut, trying to find them assistance for their water bill. This parent is on very limited income and has 2 children. The
home she lives in is her mother's who is in a nursing home while this other women lives there. It's a 3 family home and she and her 2 sisters live in each apartment. They are all responsible to pay the utilities, yet one sister and her husband is out of work awaiting surgery, the other sister was laid off and is not working. This mom is trying so hard to find work and keep her family intact. Aquarion is going to shut off their water on the 23rd if they do not pay a fee between 250.00 and 300.00. Is there any help in this area for a one time need like this? Please advise

[merk1]

Hello - I am 59, totally disabled from a stroke, live alone, and my household income is $940/mo from Social Security. All utility bills are always paid late - water will be cut off tomorrow. I owe for 2 months. Whatever help I would be qualified for, LIPP or H2O, I would dearly appreciate following the forms and rules. Please let me know, and thank you very much.

[MandyMo]

I was hoping that some agency or person could help me find a way to help with paying my water bill as I am way behind. I live in Springfield Mass., i'm a single parent (get no child support), and am on SSI disability. I have already contacted my local Catholic charities and Salvation Army and was informed that they only help with gas or electric bills and not water bills, I am a week from shutoff, and i don't know what to do. Please respond asap, because i will be discontinuing my internet services in order to save some money, thank you.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We do have extensive information on both state and local financial assistance programs in Colorado. Many probably help with water bill too, at least as funding allows. Those agencies and programs can be read about on this site. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/col ... grams.html And can we ask how is it possible to owe $2000 on a water bill. Something is seriously wrong there with that. Try the Salvation Army too in addition to that call to Catholic Charities that you made.

I pay 75.00 a month on my water but my bill is large and with interest and penalties I cant get ahead of it. The water board has threatened to shut off my water, any ideas? I live in Garfield County Colorado. I have gone to both legal aid and Catholic Charities with no luck, as well as my community action agency. I owe about 2,000 but can only pay 99.00 a month, but this seems not good enough for them.

[MLB Fan]

I pay 75.00 a month on my water but my bill is large and with interest and penalties I cant get ahead of it. The water board has threatened to shut off my water, any ideas? I live in Garfield County Colorado. I have gone to both legal aid and Catholic Charities with no luck, as well as my community action agency. I owe about 2,000 but can only pay 99.00 a month, but this seems not good enough for them.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Yes, getting financial help for water bills is not as common. Usually those water bills usually are less per month than other expenses, so agencies do not focus on them. Try a local food pantry in Minnesota for food, clothes, and other non-financial aid. As far as more stability, that is great to know, and use this for water bill assistance and grants. Call your provider and ask for payment plans, extensions, and the like. So of the agencies may also be able to help people find a job too. Try your local community action agency in Champlin Minnesota too.

One specific area i need help with is finding an agency that help with water bills i can not find help any place especially cause its in landlords name even though we are required to pay. Its alot past due over one thousand please help me find help in Minnesota. Also any other info on places aside from my local food shelf and county that can help with quick needs like gas clothes food along with bigger help like rent car bills past due taxes and filling that would be so great i have not had steady work for a while and so im always having to refile for help with county and that seems to take longer and longer and therefor making me fall behind to where i never get caught up. Its a new Year. I want more stability and not to have to ask for help like this. Thanks so much for time dawn Fox my address if needed is Champlin Minnesota.

[Gronk]

One specific area i need help with is finding an agency that help with water bills i can not find help any place especially cause its in landlords name even though we are required to pay. Its alot past due over one thousand please help me find help in Minnesota. Also any other info on places aside from my local food shelf and county that can help with quick needs like gas clothes food along with bigger help like rent car bills past due taxes and filling that would be so great i have not had steady work for a while and so im always having to refile for help with county and that seems to take longer and longer and therefor making me fall behind to where i never get caught up. Its a new Year. I want more stability and not to have to ask for help like this. Thanks so much for time dawn Fox my address if needed is Champlin Minnesota.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

That does not sound right. Even it it is their policy, most companies are reasonable I will waive fees, etc. I think if you called them and complained, with no results, then time to get some more professional help with water bills. If you are low income, try looking into legal advice for free. Low income individuals can get free advice, representation, and other support. Select your state from this page for information at the local level, and to get more local phone numbers for legal advice to contest that water bill.

Hello:

I have been having problems with the water department since December of last year when they hit me with a $141 water bill. Never did I use that much water as I was not at home but out of town taking care of a relative. Neither did I have a leak but all they said is pay or face disconnection of water. In July I managed to pay 180.58 (including late fees) by that time water was disconnected. Called the water dept. and asked then to reconnect the water and told my friend to be there. Never did they show up at the time they said then when they came left a card on door dated 7/21/11 “were unable to connect”, “registration on meter”. On 9/8/11 my friend went to the water sewer office and was told that the water would be reconnected that day between 5pm and 12 am. She waited for someone to show up till 12:30 am, but no show. Later at 1:41 a.m. someone called me that water would be reconnected by 3 a.m. I told them I was out of town and why so late when someone had been waiting for 7 ½ hrs. and no show. They re-assured me there was no need for someone to be home for reconnection.
Next day my friend finds a card on door “Your meter has been installed, but the water cannot be turned on until someone is home” call for appointment. (phone # given a non-working number). On Monday 9/12/11 I call the office and plead with them to please re-connect the water, again they did not show up on time they said. This time my friend left a note on the door “Please reconnect water no matter what”, and finally water was connected.

In October they sent a bill for $167.79 with 0 consumption of water. They claim every time they attempt reconnection there is a charge of $30.00 plus they are charging a $50 deposit. I have attempted to speak to them numerous occasions but all they said is they would deduct the fee for 9/9/11 due to the time of 1:41 a.m., they have not done that.

Water has been disconnected again, which is very serious because I have to bring my disabled cousin to live with me. I am retired with very low income and cannot afford this bill. Please someone help me.

[ebia]

Hello:

I have been having problems with the water department since December of last year when they hit me with a $141 water bill. Never did I use that much water as I was not at home but out of town taking care of a relative. Neither did I have a leak but all they said is pay or face disconnection of water. In July I managed to pay 180.58 (including late fees) by that time water was disconnected. Called the water dept. and asked then to reconnect the water and told my friend to be there. Never did they show up at the time they said then when they came left a card on door dated 7/21/11 “were unable to connect”, “registration on meter”. On 9/8/11 my friend went to the water sewer office and was told that the water would be reconnected that day between 5pm and 12 am. She waited for someone to show up till 12:30 am, but no show. Later at 1:41 a.m. someone called me that water would be reconnected by 3 a.m. I told them I was out of town and why so late when someone had been waiting for 7 ½ hrs. and no show. They re-assured me there was no need for someone to be home for reconnection.
Next day my friend finds a card on door “Your meter has been installed, but the water cannot be turned on until someone is home” call for appointment. (phone # given a non-working number). On Monday 9/12/11 I call the office and plead with them to please re-connect the water, again they did not show up on time they said. This time my friend left a note on the door “Please reconnect water no matter what”, and finally water was connected.

In October they sent a bill for $167.79 with 0 consumption of water. They claim every time they attempt reconnection there is a charge of $30.00 plus they are charging a $50 deposit. I have attempted to speak to them numerous occasions but all they said is they would deduct the fee for 9/9/11 due to the time of 1:41 a.m., they have not done that.

Water has been disconnected again, which is very serious because I have to bring my disabled cousin to live with me. I am retired with very low income and cannot afford this bill. Please someone help me.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Water bills are a little harder to get help with. Call the Salvation Army in Kansas, local Catholic charities, and ask your water company for some type of payment plan too. More options in Kansas can be found here.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/kan ... grams.html

I had my water shut off on 10/5/11 and have three children (7,5,2) at home I am unemployed and struggling to get by. I have looked all over the internet for help with getting my water turned back on. I have had to cancel my daughters birthday party because of lack of funds and with the water off I was too embarrassed to have people at my home. Please if you could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. thank you so much for your time

[Sylvia]

I had my water shut off on 10/5/11 and have three children (7,5,2) at home I am unemployed and struggling to get by. I have looked all over the internet for help with getting my water turned back on. I have had to cancel my daughters birthday party because of lack of funds and with the water off I was too embarrassed to have people at my home. Please if you could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. thank you so much for your time