Suwon to Raise Tap Water Rates by Average 13% Starting February

Suwon City announced on the 3rd the proclamation of an amendment to the 'Suwon City Water Supply Ordinance' to raise tap water rates by an average of 13% from next month to resolve chronic deficits in its water supply operations.

Rate increases by category average 10% for residential use, 35% for commercial use, 7.5% for business use, and 10% for bathhouse use.

Accordingly, the monthly water rate per ton for households using 1-20 tons of tap water will increase from the current 370 won to 400 won per ton, while households using 21-30 tons will see rates rise from 470 won to 580 won per ton, and households using 31 tons or more will see rates increase from 580 won to 720 won per ton.

Additionally, the monthly water rate per ton for public bathhouses using 1-500 tons of water will increase from the current 700 won to 750 won, and the monthly water rate per ton for business use consuming 1-100 tons will rise from 850 won to 880 won.

The Suwon Water Supply Operations Office stated, "Following the settlement of the water supply business special accounting last June, a deficit of 4.095 billion won was incurred, and the city faces unavoidable annual deficits. Additionally, with inevitable sequential investment in projects such as aging pipe replacement work, a rate increase is necessary."