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Keep the water on at Aarti's home in Madurai
Aarti is behind on water bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $60 to avoid a shut-off.
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The water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on January unless I pay $60. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through winter without water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Aarti's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $60 goes:
• Utility arrears: $35
• Reconnection and late fees: $20
• Down payment on a payment plan: $5
With deep gratitude,
Aarti
- due date
- 2026-02-06
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Aarti
Quick update: $37 raised so far (62%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Eliane Regina Azevedo 🇧🇷 · $27
“Thinking of you. Gave what I could this week. - Petrópolis”
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“Wishing you the best. Thought of Aarti all day after reading this.”
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“Thinking of you. My neighbor told me about this one. - Santos”
- Priscila Ingrid Machado 🇧🇷 · $27
“You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Juazeiro do Norte”
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So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Madurai