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SBN Interview - Larry Levine - NRDC - Water Affordability
07/06/2026
SBN Interview - Larry Levine - NRDC - Water Affordability
New Jersey is facing a growing water affordability crisis. NJ American Water is seeking a 12% rate increase even as thousands of residents struggle to pay their bills—and only a fraction of eligible low‑income households are enrolled in the company’s discount program. NRDC has stepped in, backing new legislation that would automatically enroll qualifying customers and streamline access to water bill assistance. Meanwhile, fresh data from NRDC’s Water Shutoff Dashboard reveals a sharp rise in shutoffs across the state, with some communities seeing staggering year‑over‑year increases. In this episode, NRDC’s Larry Levine breaks down what’s driving the surge, why certain counties are hit hardest, and what these proposed policy changes could mean for New Jersey families.
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