Advocate for Affordable Water

We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water.

Across Michigan, many households grapple with water rates that have become increasingly unaffordable. When people cannot afford to pay, they can all into debt and even lose access to the water they use to clean and cook, putting the health of their family and their community at risk. At United Way, we believe that access to clean and affordable drinking water is a human right.

That’s why we’re asking the Michigan Legislature to pass Senate Bills 248-256. These bills would create a statewide water affordability program that would:

• Cap water payments at 2-3% of income for those earning less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
• Help low-income people pay for plumbing repairs that will conserve water and lower costs down the road.
• Prevent water shutoffs for people with qualifying high-risk health conditions.

These efforts would put Michigan on the map as the first state in the nation to recognize that access to water is as vital as access to gas and electrical services. Join us in urging the legislature to protect water access!