North Miami Beach residents and customers across parts of Miami-Dade could see savings on their water bills after the city approved a new water relief package aimed at easing what city leaders call an affordability crisis.

The NMB Water Relief Act creates a 10% discount on water bills, up to $150 per year, for customers who qualify under certain state homestead exemptions, seniors, permanently disabled residents, military members and widows of first responders and veterans who died in the line of duty.

The city is also offering a prorated credit for customers enrolled in automatic bill pay, a one-time benefit that amounts to up to $50 spread across the year.

Residents welcome relief from high utility costs

For some households, the savings could be meaningful. Anthony Lee Johnson, a dis

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