Philly water bills could rise to cut rates for low-income residents (opens original article in a new tab)

Philly water bills may rise to fund expanded low-income assistance, with potential increases for non-TAP customers depending on enrollment estimates.

• Philly water rates may increase by up to $3 monthly for non-TAP customers to fund expanded TAP eligibility.
• TAP expansion could cover 4,000 to 40,000 additional households, with revenue impacts ranging from $2M to $23.5M annually.
• City officials and council members disagree on enrollment projections and cost estimates for the TAP expansion.