Avoid Water Shutoffs at DWSD’s Fair

DWSD is hosting a Water Assistance Fair Saturday, April 30th for customers in risk of shutoffs.

Bre’Anna Tinsley/ WDET

Detroit residents who are behind on their water bills can seek assistance through a new payment assistance plan. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department introduced the “10-30-50” program for Detroit residents. 

D-W-S-D Director Gary Brown says the plan allows customers to pay only 10 percent of their past due bill and spread the remaining balance over two years.

“If a customer misses a payment, they may re-enter plan paying either 30 or 50 percent of their past-due amount,” Brown says. 

Brown says there is no income restrictions for the program. Customers can sign up for the plan at the department’s Water Assistance Fair on Saturday. 

 

DWSD Water Assistance Fair

Saturday, April 30, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

DWSD Eastside Customer Care Center

13303 East McNichols

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  • Bre'Anna Tinsley
    Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast.