Help Nithya with an overdue water bill before the cold months

The water account is 3 months behind. Nithya received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless $100 is paid. She had never been late before losing my job in July. Nithya called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which isn't available. The household includes a disabled brother, and going through the cold months without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Nithya is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Nithya's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Gas arrears: $60 • Reconnection and late fees: $10 • Down payment on a payment plan: $30 Thanks for being kind about this. - Aravind