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Keep the water on at Rima's home in Lowell
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Rima needs $750 before May.
🇺🇸 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States1,995 views
The water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on May unless I pay $750. 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 $115 first, which I don't have.
I live with a disabled brother, and going through summer 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 Rima's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $750 goes:
• Gas arrears: $610
• Reconnection and late fees: $55
• Down payment on a payment plan: $85
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-05-09
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Rima
Update from Lowell: I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Best of luck, Rima. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless!
You're not alone, Rima. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
keep going. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Shared it with a few friends. After 22 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Buenos Aires
Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out