Agency Referrals help connect you with local agencies that can provide additional assistance, such as CPS Energy, S.A. Food Bank, S.A. Pet Pantry and S.A. Department of Human Services.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Apply for plumbing services to repair burst pipes, broken pipes, cracked pipes or frozen pipes after the freeze. There is a Direct Plumbing Assistance option and a Limited Rebate option, so be sure to read the requirements for each option before applying for assistance.

Click here to learn more and apply.

Courtesy Hold will prevent your water service from being shut off while your application for SAWS assistance is being processed.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Disability Billing/Disabled Veterans Initiative provides a payment extension to residential customers who receive disability income.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Must be disabled.
• Must provide proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the U.S. Social Security Administration or your VA benefits award letter, which states your disability percentage, from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Domestic Violence Deposit Waiver allows victims to open a new service account without paying a security deposit.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Laterals to People helps residential customers repair the sewer lateral from outside their home to the property line.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS sewer customer (water-only customers are not eligible).
• Must provide proof of current income (annual).
• Must be the homeowner and current occupant.
• Value of home must not exceed $300,000.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Leak Adjustments remove charges for "lost" water if you have a leak repaired by a licensed plumber.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Plumbers to People helps residential customers repair leaking plumbing fixtures in their home.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS water customer (sewer-only customers are not eligible).
• Must provide proof of current income (annual).
• Must be the homeowner and current occupant.
• Value of home must not exceed $300,000.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Our goal is simple: to offer a helping hand to our neighbors in need. Since water is an essential part of life, we want to make sure no family ever has to be disconnected because they can’t pay their bills.

We started our assistance program in 2000 with just a handful of benefits. Today, Uplift has grown to include many ways to assist customers who need a little extra help. There’s no need to worry about filling out mountains of paperwork. Just submit an application and we’ll take care of the rest.

Water utility assistance only

To be eligible for Uplift you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application.

Project Agua provides emergency payment assistance up to two times a year.

• Must provide proof of current income (annually).
• Account must be in final notice status.

Reduced Deposit lowers the security deposit amount for new customers who qualify from $100 to $50.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Reduced Meter Service Fee lowers the amount we charge (from $12 to $6) for sending a technician to your home to disconnect your water service due to non-payment.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

SAWS Payment Arrangements allow you to work out a payment plan for your past-due account balance.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Senior Citizen Billing waives late payment penalties for customers age 60 and older.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Our goal is simple: to offer a helping hand to our neighbors in need. Since water is an essential part of life, we want to make sure no family ever has to be disconnected because they can’t pay their bills.

We started our assistance program in 2000 with just a handful of benefits. Today, Uplift has grown to include many ways to assist customers who need a little extra help. There’s no need to worry about filling out mountains of paperwork. Just submit an application and we’ll take care of the rest.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS residential account holder.
• Meet income requirements.
• Complete the Uplift application.

WaterSmart is an online tool to help you save water (and money).

• Monthly home water report emailed to you.
• Mobile-friendly dashboard for 24/7 access to your water use history.
• Customized water-saving tips selected especially for your lifestyle and needs.