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Evansville utility expands bill-relief and launches leak-repair program using ARPA funds

Evansville Common Council · August 12, 2024
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Summary

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility launched a leak-repair program (up to $1,000 per eligible household) and expanded a bill-relief discount to $30/month for residents earning under $50,000; officials reported 96 sign-ups in the first month.

Vic Kelson, executive director of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility, briefed the Common Council on two programs that began July 15 using ARPA funds: a leak-repair program to address household plumbing issues and an expanded bill-relief discount for eligible residential customers.

Kelson said the leak-repair program can cover up to $1,000 per home for repairs such as replacing high-water-use toilets, fixing service-line leaks or leaky valves. The program is…

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