Suncheon City Reduces Water and Sewerage Fees by 50% for Small Business Owners... Sharing COVID-19 Hardships

April-June 2020, 50% Reduction in Water and Sewage Charges

Scenic view of Suncheon City Clear Water Management Center. Photo by Suncheon City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 2nd that it will promote a reduction of water and sewage fees worth 1.5 billion KRW to support local small business owners facing management difficulties due to the impact of COVID-19.

As the COVID-19 impact has entered a prolonged phase, the city quickly established the basis for the reduction by revising an ordinance during the 239th Suncheon City Council extraordinary session held in March, which reduces water and sewage usage fees by 50% for three months to alleviate the economic burden on self-employed and small business owners.

The reduction targets small-scale general businesses and public bathhouses, and benefits will apply to charges billed from April to June. However, government offices, small and medium enterprises, and schools are excluded from the reduction.

Applications for the reduction are expected to be accessible to all small business owners without separate visits or applications, aiming to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure equitable benefits.

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