Muan-gun Postpones Timing of Sewerage Fee Increase

Sewage Fee Increase Adjusted to July 2024 and July 2026

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Jeonnam Muan-gun is adjusting the timing of sewage fee increases by revising the sewage usage ordinance due to the increased economic difficulties of residents caused by COVID-19 and rising prices.

The ordinance revision adjusts the originally scheduled sewage fee increase timings from July 2022 and July 2024 to July 2024 and July 2026, and will be enforced immediately upon promulgation.

The adjustment in the increase timing will reduce the annual sewage fees imposed on all 3,946 households in Muan-gun by 659 million KRW, which is expected to have the same effect as a 20% reduction in total sewage usage.

Governor Kim San said, “Recently, with the rapid rise in oil prices and exchange rates and consumer price inflation reaching record highs, the economic burden on residents suffering from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has increased,” adding, “We hope that adjusting the timing of sewage fee increases will help stabilize the economy of ordinary citizens and revitalize the depressed local economy, even if only a little.”

Meanwhile, Muan-gun has been continuously striving to stabilize prices for ordinary citizens, including implementing a 10% reduction in sewage fees in June and July.

Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo gabrielw@asiae.co.kr

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