Anonymous Donor Pays Overdue Water Bills for Struggling Residents of Entire Town

Anonymous Donor Pays Overdue Water Bills for Struggling Residents of Entire Town
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For hundreds of Harrison, Arkansas, residents, a huge burden was lifted when their overdue water bills were settled by an anonymous donor, sparing them from disconnection amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

A benevolent member of the community, who wanted to remain anonymous, contacted Mayor Jerry Jackson offering a donation of $15,000 to cover all outstanding water bills.