Sammamish Plateau Water is launching a new Low-Income Discount Program to provide financial assistance to low-income water and sewer customers.

Beginning July 1 eligible water and sewer customers can apply for a discount on their base utility charges. Assistance will be provided in the form of either a utility bill discount for directly-billed customers, or a rebate check for indirectly-billed customers (for example, renters who pay for utilities in their rent or renters who pay for their water to a third-party billing service). This program is included in the District’s budget and has been funded by a previous rate adjustment of 0.25 percent for water rates and 0.25 percent sewer rates.

This program is available to all qualified single- and multi-family residential households. The combined income of all adult household members must not exceed fifty (50) percent of the King County Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) area median household income calculation for the number of persons in the household.

Eligible customers will receive a discount of 45 percent on base water service charges and 30 percent on base sewer service charges. The discount will not apply to consumption charges; wastewater treatment charges; new account fees; disconnect or reconnect fees; or any other District charges/fees.

Interested customers should call the District at (425) 392-6256, or visit www.spwater.org for more information.

About Sammamish Plateau Water Sammamish Plateau Water is a regional provider of water and wastewater services to nearly 64,000 residents over 29 square miles across cities of Sammamish and Issaquah, and areas of unincorporated King County. With a budget of $32 million and a staff of 52 employees, the District’s mission is to provide safe, efficient and reliable water and sewer services by being a leader in the planning and practice of fiscal and environmental stewardship.