How much does tap water cost per ton? The latest comparison and hot topic analysis of national water prices in 2024
Recently, the adjustment of tap water prices in many places across the country has caused heated discussions, and water fees have become one of the focus of people's livelihood. This article will combine hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out tap water price data in major cities across the country, and analyze current hot content related to water fees.
1. Comparison of tap water prices in major cities across the country (latest data in 2024)
| City | Resident water price (yuan/ton) | Non-resident water price (yuan/ton) | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 5.0-9.0 | 9.5-15.0 | Ladder pricing, third-level highest |
| Shanghai | 3.4-6.8 | 7.2-12.0 | Higher prices for industrial and commercial water |
| Guangzhou | 2.8-4.6 | 4.8-8.0 | Water resources fee separately |
| Shenzhen | 3.1-5.5 | 5.8-9.5 | Implement progressive price increase over the quota |
| Chengdu | 2.8-5.2 | 4.5-7.5 | Low-income families have exemptions |
| Wuhan | 2.5-4.8 | 4.0-6.5 | Secondary water supply costs are separately calculated |
2. Recent hot events related to water fees
1.Water prices in many places have increased controversy: According to incomplete statistics, 12 cities have launched water price adjustment hearings in 2024, of which 8 cities finally raised prices, with an average increase of about 8%. Netizens are hotly discussing the phenomenon of "wages do not increase, water prices increase."
2.Smart water meter promotion accelerates: Beijing, Hangzhou and other places have piloted remote meter reading systems, which can realize real-time alarms for abnormal water use, and the number of readings on related topics exceeds 50 million times.
3.Extreme weather affects water supply: Continuous heavy rainfall in South China has caused some water plants to exceed the turbidity standard, and many places have issued temporary water restrictions notices, and the topic of #tumor of tap water after heavy rain# has become a hot search.
3. Three core factors affecting water prices
1.Water treatment cost: The cost of surface water treatment is about 1.2-1.8 yuan/ton, groundwater is 0.8-1.2 yuan/ton, and the South-to-North Water Diversion Projects increase the cost of water transfer.
2.Pipeline maintenance costs: The average leakage rate of urban water supply pipelines in my country is 12.5%, with an annual water loss of more than 8 billion tons. This part of the cost needs to be shared.
3.Environmental protection taxes: Water resource fees and sewage treatment fees account for 30%-45% of the terminal water price. From 2024, sewage treatment standards will be raised in many places.
4. Practical suggestions for saving water
1. Install water-saving appliances (such as first-level water-efficient toilets can save 40% of water)
2. Collect cold water from the bath preheating stage to mop the floor
3. Check the water pipes in your home regularly and repair leakage in a timely manner
4. Use rice washing water to water flowers to achieve multiple uses of one water
Summarize: Currently, the national residential water prices are generally in the range of 2.5-6 yuan/ton, while megacities generally exceed 5 yuan due to their high operating costs. It is recommended that users follow the local water affairs official account to obtain real-time water price information and feedback water use issues through official channels. Rational use of water can not only reduce the economic burden, but also help protect water resources.
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