Understanding the tariffs

 

The tariffs for managing the water and sewerage system service are drawn up based on the specific characteristics of the municipality of Sobradiel and current legislation.

  • Water and sewerage

    Billing by consumption tranches is applied in Sobradiel, so that users are billed according to their water consumption and with progressively higher rates, to foster rational use of water. The income from the tariffs must cover both the regular costs of managing the system and investment in the infrastructures that the town requires. Consumption is billed in blocks, the first consumption block being ‘minimum’, which generates fixed income from the service to cover fixed costs that do not vary with changes in the town’s consumption.

    The tariff structure for the water supply service has two different parts:

    • The variable part, which is billed according to consumption and is applied equally for the water and sewerage tariffs. It is also billed by consumption tranches, based on m3 consumed. It is applied to both water and sewerage.
    • The fixed part, called the service fee, is a charge for the immediate availability and permanent access to the service. It is applied to both water and sewerage.
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      View full legislation on the water and sewerage fees: