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Can people living on a shared property apply for indigent support?

Different municipalities have their own policies. Check with yours and if you can apply, discuss installing a pre-paid meter with your landlord.

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Who qualifies for free municipal water?

You need to register as indigent to receive free municipal services.

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What can my pensioner mother do about her too-high water bills?

If she suspects there has been a mistake, she should query the account. Otherwise she may qualify for indigent relief, depending on her income.

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