Funding shortfall in Detroit's Lifeline plan results in higher bills and reduced service, prompting calls for stable funding.

A popular water affordability program in Detroit is raising monthly bills and reducing the number of people it can serve, after most of its funding ran out.

The smaller version of the city's Lifeline program is for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level — or $53,300 for a three-person family — and who don't have a past due balance.

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has responded to more than a few dozen water main breaks this week, according to spokesman Bryan ...