Philly residents could get some relief from rising water bills under new legislation that aims to address affordability and incorrect meter readings that can put added costs on consumers.

The legislative package, introduced Thursday by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd), is called Just Water and it includes two bills and a resolution. MORE: Nonprofit leader in Delco charged with misusing opioid settlement funds for sex trafficking

The first bill would expand eligibility on Philadelphia Water Department's tiered assistance program to households making up to 200% above the federal poverty level and add other structured payment plans to households making up to 300% of the FPL.

The second bill would require the city to help shoulder the cost when water meters fail to mak

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