WATER FOR ALL:
JOIN THE WEL COALITION
Michiganders Deserve Safe, Affordable Water
Water is life. At the WEL Coalition, we believe access to clean, safe, and affordable water is a fundamental right, not a privilege.
We're a powerful alliance of over 20 organizations focused on many different issues that have come together to make Michigan a national leader in water affordability and to ensure no family ever receives a water bill beyond their means.
Our Mission: Safe, Affordable Water in Every Tap.
No Exceptions.
No Michigander should have to choose between paying their water bill and putting food on the table. We advocate for a statewide water affordability policy that:
Michiganders pay some of the highest water bills in the country. Federal and state government have scaled back investments to maintain our water infrastructure, which has created crises like we saw in Flint. Costs to improve our water system have been passed to Michigan families, resulting in a nearly 40% increase in water bills since 2010.
There is a better way. In a water-rich state like Michigan, we can meet everyone’s water needs. That’s why WEL Coalition is advocating for a statewide water affordability policy that would:
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Ensure Universal Access: Guarantee that every individual has access to clean, safe, and affordable water
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Implement Income-Based Rates: Mandate that water systems apply income-based rates to eligible customers capped at 3% of income, making certain that everyone pays a bill they can afford, including tenants
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Restrict Water Shutoffs: Limit instances in which water utilities can disconnect a customer's water service
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Facilitate Debt Forgiveness: Provide a process for customers to receive forgiveness of their water debt
Will you join us as we work to ensure everyone has access to clean, safe, affordable water?
WHY WATER AFFORDABILITY MATTERS:
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It's a Basic Right: Everyone deserves access to clean water for drinking, hygiene, and sanitation.
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Healthy Communities: Affordable water is essential for public health and prevents waterborne illnesses.
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Stronger Economy: Access to water is vital for businesses and a thriving society.
OUR PROPOSED BILL WILL
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Are you a concerned citizen, a community leader, or an organization that believes in water justice? We need you! Together, we can make Michigan a beacon of water accessibility and affordability.
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Your voice matters. Contact us today to learn more and join the fight for water equality and affordability for all.