St. Louis City Water Department Expands Assistance for Overdue Water Bills
For residents struggling with utility debt, good news is on the horizon. The St. Louis City water department has officially updated its Water Utility Assistance Program, offering a lifeline to thousands of households. After listening to community feedback, officials have relaxed eligibility requirements and extended repayment terms. These changes are designed to help more residents get back on track with their payments while ensuring the city can maintain vital infrastructure.
If you have a past-due St. Louis water bill, these new measures could provide the financial relief and time you need to settle your account without fear of service interruption.
Why the Water Utility Assistance Program Was Updated
The changes come after a challenging period for both the utility and its customers. Following a five-year moratorium on water shut-offs that began during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city resumed discontinuing service for delinquent accounts in September…