Nj Families Behind On Water Bills Can't Get Help Because Utilities Won't Take Federal Aid

NorthJersey.com, Asbury Park Press
Fri, 01/27/2023 - 2:26am

About 144,000 NJ families are behind by $44.5 million on water and sewer bills, but fewer than 2,000 have received aid through a federal program.

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