When a customer experiences financial hardships, paying for water and sewer services may become challenging.  The Public Utilities Department offers several assistance options for customers to prevent our neighbors from facing a day without water.

• Project SHARE:  A program administered by The Salvation Army to provide emergency bill-payment assistance to individuals and families facing a temporary financial crisis.  
• Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP):  A federal program to provide bill-pay assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Georgia Rental Assistance (GRA):  Administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to provide relief to GA individuals, families, and landlords whose finances were negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic response.  The GRA program can provide up to 18 months of rental and utility assistance paid directly to landlords and service providers on behalf of the renter.
• WaterSmart Customer Portal: An online water management tool for customers to track their water use, check and resolve leaks, find water-saving tips, and receive bill forecast notifications to avoid unexpectedly high bills.