Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s water shutoff moratorium ends this month
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Detroit’s residential water shutoff moratorium is set to expire at the end of December.
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Early into the COVID-19 pandemic, the city committed to stop water shutoffs during the public health emergency. The city says those protections will continue for residents enrolled in the Detroit Lifeline Plan, an assistance program launched last summer. Through the plan, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) offers monthly rates as low as $18 a month to low-income residents.
The city says more than 8,000 households are enrolled in the Detroit Lifeline Plan and protected from water shutoffs. Officials say anyone who asks for help is eligible for the moratorium.
Low-income residents can apply for the Detroit Lifeline Plan at waynemetro.org/dwsdlifeline or by calling 313-386-9727. Residents who are not low-income but have past due balances and need assistance can call 313-267-8000 or go to detroitmi.gov/dwsd.
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