
New Mexicans in need encouraged to apply
SANTA FE – A new water benefit, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, is available to help households with water and wastewater costs, announced the New Mexico Human Services Department.
LIHWAP is a temporary, federally-funded water assistance program for low-income households to help offset the costs of water and wastewater bills. Payments will be made to vendors on behalf of households.
Eligible households may receive a benefit of up to $1,500 each to pay for reconnection of services and for arrearages. This includes all past due amounts, reconnection fees if applicable, and associated late fees.
Customers who are current...