City Of Mentor:

Press release from the City of Mentor:

February 4th, 2022

Aqua Ohio is promoting the rollout of the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) with the goal of helping families that are experiencing hardship with their water bills.

LIHWAP is a new, temporary emergency water and wastewater assistance program created by the federal government to assist low-income households with their drinking water and wastewater bills, particularly those who have experienced financial difficulties. Assistance is available for use through September 2023, or until the funds run out.

Ohio residential customers are eligible to receive LIHWAP funds. Customers are encouraged to visit the Ohio Department of Development website for detailed information on the program including the local assistance provider contact information, eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Ohio residents with a household income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines may apply for LIHWAP benefits. Qualifying households can apply for water assistance and other help at https://development.force.com/eap.

Visit AquaAmerica.com for more information.

This press release was produced by the City of Mentor. The views expressed here are the author’s own.