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Covid-19 Statement - Residential - Arizona Water - Liberty

Liberty COVID-19 Update

At Liberty, delivering electricity, gas, and water safely and reliably to our customers is always our primary goal. With the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, we wanted to provide you with an update on the actions we’re taking across our company to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees and to help ensure that the communities we serve can continue to count on the critical services we provide.

Customer Protections Ending Soon

Liberty will end customer protections that have been in place due to Covid since March 2020.  Reminder notices and late fees will resume for customers behind on their bills effective October 01st, 2021.  In order to avoid disconnection please contact us to assist with a payment plan if you are behind on your bill.

Check with your local Community Action Agencies for information on financial assistance through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

Supporting our Communities

  • On April 8, 2020, Liberty announced a $500,000 donation to support communities within its service territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are pleased to share with you that several local organizations have been chosen as recipients.

    • Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank
    • Cordes Lakes Community Center
    • Nick’s Diner
    • Salvation Army
    • Seacap
    • St. Vincent de Paul

Liberty employees participated in the selection of local organizations that they felt provided much-needed support to our customers and our communities. These organizations hold a special place in the hearts of our employees, and we thank them and so many other deserving organizations for serving our communities in such impactful ways.

Resources for residential and business customers facing financial hardship

  • For Rio Rico customers only: Santa Cruz County is accepting applications for the Coronavirus Relief Fund Program for Rent, Mortgage & Utility Assistance. 

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  • For residents in need of assistance, the United Way 211 program can help match you with local programs including health, nutrition and financial services. Call 211 or

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  • For small businesses needing financial assistance, please contact the Small Business Association. They offer a Payroll Protection Program, Loan Advances, Bridge Loans and Debt Relief.

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Liberty Donates $500,000 to Support Local Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic

  • On April 8, 2020, Liberty announced a $500,000 donation to support communities within its service territories during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Walk-In Centers Closed

  • For the health and safety of our communities, we are closing our walk-in customer service centers to the public until further notice. Our teams are also available to take your calls. We recognize that many of our customers are experiencing financial uncertainty. If you are facing a potential hardship, we urge you to call us to discuss payment options and available assistance. We are here to help.

    We know our customers and communities depend on us now more than ever. Rest assured, we take this responsibility to heart. We remain focused on providing safe, reliable water and wastewater during this very difficult situation. We will continue to update you as things change.

Is My Tap Water Safe from Coronavirus?

  • Your tap water is safe from coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The safeguards Liberty has always taken to protect water quality are effective to keep it safe from viruses.

    For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website

Suspending service disconnections for residential and business customers

  • To assist customers and communities during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency, Liberty has suspended service disconnections for non-payment. This temporary suspension includes residential and business customers.

    We encourage customers who have questions or who may be facing potential hardship to contact our customer service departments. We offer a variety of payment options and can assist customers with payment arrangements should they be needed.

    “We recognize our customers count on the essential services Liberty provides,” said Brent Baker, Liberty Vice President of Customer Experience Operations. ” With the uncertainty surrounding this virus, we want to ensure our customers have access to the services they need to help maintain their health and safety. “

    Liberty continues to actively monitor the situation, and our teams are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of services to our customers.

Supporting the health and safety of our employees

  • We have a pandemic preparedness plan in place and have established a task force that is working with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This task force has spent several weeks preparing for how the virus might impact our organization and the communities we serve, and how to respond appropriately.
  • We continue to monitor the situation and actively share updates and information with our employees so that they can keep themselves and their families safe.
  • We have provided additional protective supplies and equipment to our frontline employees. We have limited employee travel, limited in-person meetings, and postponed larger gatherings and events.
  • To prevent the spread of the virus, we’re encouraging anyone who feels sick or has concerns regarding potential exposure to stay at home.

  

Protecting our customers

  • While our customer walk-in centers are closed, we encourage our customers to utilize our other payment methods available on our website, and to call us with questions at 844-367-2030.

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Delivering safe and reliable service

Utilities must often respond to extreme conditions and disasters. We plan and practice regularly to help ensure continuity of service. We take this responsibility seriously. As part of our pandemic response, we are implementing our emergency plan and quickly adjusting to conditions of the current COVID-19 situation to deliver safe and reliable service to our customers and communities. 

Additional Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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