Hwasun-gun to Increase Water Supply Charges Starting from March Billing Period

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 6th that it will raise water supply fees starting from the March billing cycle.

To meet the fee realization rate of 64.5% set as a target by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, a 78% fee increase is inevitable, but a 2.9% increase rate was applied to minimize the burden on residents.

Last June, the county revised the ordinance related to water and sewage fees to ensure smooth operation of the water supply business, and increased water and sewage fees by 3.0%, 2.9%, and 2.9% respectively over three years from August last year to 2021.

With this fee increase, starting from the March billing cycle, the fee for household use based on 20 tons per month will rise from the current 710 KRW per ton to 730 KRW per ton.

A county official said, “The fee increase was unavoidable to secure the financial soundness of the local public enterprise,” and added, “Since the increase was made at a level that minimizes the burden on residents, we ask for the understanding and cooperation of the residents.”

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