Water/Sewer Bill Assistance

The State of Vermont is currently offering several programs to help customers pay their water and sewer bills. Please note that Vermont Rural Water does not administer these programs and cannot provide assistance. LIHWAP The Low Income Household Water Assistance...

KN95 Masks Available

The State of Vermont is providing 9,000 KN95 masks to water and wastewater systems for free. They are first come, first serve. 10 masks per system employee. Vermont Rural Water will be distributing masks at the following locations: Monday, February 14, 1–3 pm: South...

ARPA Funding for Water & Sewer Infrastructure

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the latest Covid relief bill passed in March 2021, includes aid for state and local governments. Vermont will receive more than $1.25 billion of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funding from ARPA. If your utility wants...

VCAAP II

This program has ended. VCAAP is no longer accepting applications as of October 2021. There are several other programs to help customers with water/sewer bills: The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can provide water/sewer bill assistance to...

Utility Assistance Program for Renters

The Department of Public Service and Vermont State Housing Authority have $12.7 million available to assist renters through the Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program for Utility Services (VERAP-U). Water and sewer bills for eligible renters or landlords are...

COVID-19 Impacts: Anonymous Reporting Form

Vermont Rural Water has been advocating for Vermont’s water and wastewater systems at the state and federal level. We are looking specific information on how the pandemic has impacted staffing, operations, maintenance and long-term projects. Please share the...