{"id":988081,"date":"2026-07-31T14:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/illinois-american-water-celebrates-one-year-of-expanded-income-based-discount-program\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:56:25","slug":"illinois-american-water-celebrates-one-year-of-expanded-income-based-discount-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/illinois-american-water-celebrates-one-year-of-expanded-income-based-discount-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois American Water Celebrates One Year of Expanded Income-Based Discount Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n BELLEVILLE, Ill.<\/span>, July 31, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Illinois American Water celebrated the one-year anniversary of the expansion of its Income-Based Discount Program, which has helped more than 4,000 Illinois households lower their monthly water and\/or wastewater bills while continuing access to affordable water and\/or wastewater services. Since the expansion, participating customers have saved an average of $40.00 monthly on their water and\/or wastewater bills.<\/p>\n

The program, expanded on July 1, 2025, increased eligibility for assistance to households with gross household incomes at or below 300% of the current Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG), allowing more customers to qualify for monthly bill discounts. Since the expansion, Illinois American Water has continued its commitment to helping customers manage expenses while maintaining access to safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services.<\/p>\n

“The expansion of the Illinois American Water Income-Based Discount Program is helping make water and wastewater service more affordable for customers who need financial help the most,” said Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water<\/b>. “Over the last year, thousands of customers have reduced their monthly bills to help them manage household expenses. We’re proud of the positive impact the program has made and remain committed to connecting eligible customers with available assistance.”<\/p>\n

Illinois American Water’s Income-Based Discount Program provides monthly discounts ranging from 10% to 80% on water and wastewater bills based on gross household income and size. The program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund since August 2023, is available to eligible residential customers throughout Illinois.<\/p>\n

\n Program Eligibility<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

Residential customers may qualify if their total gross household income is at or below 300% of the current FPIG. Eligible participants receive one of four discount levels based on their calculated FPIG level:<\/p>\n