S 1783
Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021
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The Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021 aims to help public and nonprofit water and wastewater utilities continue providing essential services like drinking water, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management during the COVID-19 pandemic. It establishes a loan program where utilities can apply for loans to cover payment shortfalls from residential water consumers. If a utility meets certain criteria, such as restoring service within 30 days of disconnection or avoiding selling customer debt, the loans may be forgiven. The bill also extends this support to privately-owned water utilities.
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