Nearly $20 million has been made available to Kentucky residents struggling to pay water bills.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the commonwealth will receive over $18 million in federal aid to help households that have fallen behind paying their water bills and face disconnection of service or have already been disconnected.
The funding, $18,684,749, will come from the federal Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Kentuckians may apply immediately.
“Every Kentuckian deserves access to fresh drinking water,” Beshear said. “We are pleased to announce this funding that will provide Kentuckians in need some relief by helping them continue to access critical water services.”
The funding will allow for benefit payments made directly to water vendors, covering delinquent water bills, past-due charges, fees and taxes for drinking and wastewater services.
The program will be administered through the state’s Community Action Agencies that serve all 120 Kentucky counties.
Leitchfield’s Community Action is at 118 William Thomason Byway, and can be contacted by calling 270-259-3500.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
