Water Affordability Fund: Helping Tulsans Thrive

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The Water Affordability Fund is a program that provides financial assistance to help residents pay their water bills. The fund is funded by a combination of government grants, private donations, and water rate increases. It is designed to help low-income households and households that are struggling to pay their water bills. The fund can be used to pay for water bills, water-related expenses, and water conservation measures.

The Water Affordability Fund has been successful in helping residents pay their water bills. In 2021, the fund helped over 10,000 households pay their water bills. The fund has also helped to reduce water usage in Tulsa. In 2021, the city of Tulsa saw a 5% decrease in water usage.

Challenges

• Funding: The fund is funded by a combination of government grants, private donations, and water rate increases. The fund is always in need of funding.
• Eligibility: The fund is only available to low-income households and households that are struggling to pay their water bills. There are strict eligibility requirements.
• Administration: The fund is administered by the Tulsa Water Department. The department is responsible for processing applications, disbursing funds, and monitoring the program.

Long Term Impacts

Reduced water usage: The fund helps to reduce water usage by providing financial assistance to residents who are struggling to pay their water bills. This helps to ensure that the city has a sustainable water supply.

Improved water quality: The fund helps to improve water quality by providing financial assistance to residents who are installing water-efficient appliances and fixtures. This helps to reduce the amount of wastewater that is generated.

Increased access to safe and clean water: The fund helps to increase access to safe and clean water by providing financial assistance to residents who are struggling to pay their water bills. This helps to ensure that everyone has access to the water they need to live a healthy life.

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