The State Water Board will be re-opening their Water and
Wastewater Arrearage Program this Fall. This new
Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program
extends the COVID Relief Period to cover unpaid water and
wastewater bills through December 31, 2022. Community water
systems and wastewater treatment billing entities will be
eligible to apply for the program, and use funding to clear
customer debt from the COVID Relief Period.
The draft program guidelines are posted on their website
with a deadline of September
25th at
noon for submitting public comments. The Board will
consider adoption of the guidelines at the October 3,
2023 Board Meeting.
