LOCAL TREND. Water rates. City Unprecedented Approach. How quickly will it spread?

Philadelphia has a solution to making water rates more accessible: charge people based on how much income they have.

What income standard will Philadelphia use to set a lower water rates? Lower water rates will apply for people who are  at or below 150% of the federal poverty line

What will the lower water rate be? Philadephians at or below 150% of the federal poverty line will pay 2-4% of their come, which could translate to as low as $12/mo

Governing | The Cost of Water Is Rising. Philadelphia Has an Unprecedented Plan to Make It More Affordable.