The following programs are offered separately from PWSA's Customer Assistance Programs, but are a vital addition to the financial assistance options available to income-qualified customers who need help with their water and wastewater bills.
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Clean Water Assistance Fund
The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Clean Water Assistance Fund is also available to eligible residential customers and follows the same income requirements as our Bill Discount Program. It is also administered by Dollar Energy Fund.
To learn more and apply for assistance, visit the Clean Water Assistance Fund Page.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills. LIHWAP is a grant. You do not have to repay it.
LIHWAP crisis grants may be available if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing your water service. You can receive one crisis grant for your drinking water service and one crisis grant for your wastewater service, up to $2,500 each.
To learn more and apply for assistance, visit the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) page.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Flyer