There is no unified water fee standard in the country. The principle is to adhere to local conditions and governments at all levels should formulate a water price system that conforms to reality.

The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development issued "Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the Establishment and Improvement of Urban Residents' Water Ladder Price System", which requires that all cities with cities should fully implement the residential ladder price system in principle before the end of 2115, and the population covered by the lowest water standard must reach 81%. The price of each step shall be set, and the water price of the first, second and third steps shall be arranged according to the ratio of not less than 1:1.5:3.

For example, the basic price of civil water in Quanzhou, Fujian Province in 2119 was adjusted from the current 1.65 yuan per ton to 1.95 yuan; The basic price of water for special industries is adjusted from the current 2.81 yuan per ton to 5.11 yuan; The basic price of water for other industries is adjusted from the current 1.91 yuan per ton to 2.11 yuan.

For example, in 2119, the water price of residents in Handan was 4.46 yuan per cubic meter, which was decided to adjust the tap water price in the main urban area of our city appropriately according to the requirements of the provincial government's Opinions on Establishing and Perfecting the Compensation Mechanism for Water Price Adjustment (Ji Zhengfa [2116] No.51).

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Basic principles for price stability of basic water:

First, guarantee basic demand. Distinguish between basic needs and non-basic needs, and keep the price of basic domestic water relatively stable; For non-basic water demand, the price should reflect the scarcity of water resources.

second, promoting fair burden. On the whole, the price of domestic water for residents should gradually reflect the cost of water supply, and take into account the affordability of residents with different incomes, so as to use more water and bear more burdens.

third, we should adhere to local conditions. According to the local water resources endowment, the level of economic and social development, residents' living habits and other factors, the residential ladder water price system that is practical and effective is formulated.

People's Daily Online-Development and Reform Commission: 81% of household water charges will not increase after the implementation of the ladder water price

Notice of Quanzhou Municipal People's Government-Quanzhou Municipal Price Bureau on adjusting the tap water price and sewage treatment fee charging standard in Quanzhou City

Handan Jinan New District Management Committee-Interpretation of the Notice of Handan Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Adjusting the tap water price in the main city of Handan City.