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York City urges residents to enroll in H2O sewer-rate assistance as rates rise
Summary
A city official warned that fewer than 10% of eligible York City residents were enrolled in the H2O program to reduce sewer bills and urged more than 4,000 eligible households to apply.
A city staff member urged York City residents to enroll in the H2O (Help to Others) program to reduce sewer bills, saying enrollment remains low even as sewer rates have risen.
"It was less than 10% of eligible residents in the city of York were actually signed up for this program to reduce your sewer bill," the city staff member said, adding that "over 4,000 people could be getting cheaper bills right now that have not applied." The official encouraged residents to call the program phone number or visit the program website to learn how to apply.
The announcement noted the city recently adopted new sewer rates. The staff member said the H2O program can reduce individual sewer bills but that enrollment uptake has been limited to date. No additional details about income thresholds, application deadlines or the program's funding source were provided in the remarks.
City staff framed the announcement as an immediate, practical step residents can take to lower utility costs given the recent rate increase. The staff member directed listeners to contact information for the H2O program but did not supply a specific phone number or URL during the remarks.
City officials did not announce any new changes to eligibility or expanded funding for the program at this meeting. Residents seeking enrollment information should consult official York City channels for application steps and eligibility requirements.
