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Keep the water on at Lena's home in Stuttgart
Lena is behind on water bills after January's medical emergency and needs $800 to avoid a shut-off.
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The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on March unless I pay $800. I have never been late before January's medical emergency.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $85 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, 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.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $800 goes:
• Gas arrears: $450
• Reconnection and late fees: $115
• Down payment on a payment plan: $235
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2025-03-12
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lena.
Gas arrears is $450 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.
You're not alone, Lena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
praying for you, Lena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Stay strong, Lena. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Stuttgart.
sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Likoni donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Take care.