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00:04 The National Water and Food Commission issued a statement this morning announcing that
00:07 from next month, February 1,
00:10 the water usage will be increased by 20 cubic meters for the users of the Peninsula and the Namie family.
00:16 On average, 22 cents will be increased per cubic meter.
00:19 47% of the family users are expected to increase the water usage by 0.63 to 0.8 cents per month.
00:27 The National Water and Food Commission explained in the statement that
00:30 the adjustment of water costs is urgent and cannot be delayed.
00:33 This is to solve various problems faced by water companies at present,
00:37 including water quality failure, old and new pipes,
00:42 over-recharge of green water stations, and input and output, etc.
00:45 In addition, the adjustment of water costs can also allow water management operators in each state to bear the cost of operating and capital,
00:52 and develop water supply infrastructure to allow users to enjoy better water quality and services.
00:58 The National Water and Food Commission also used the example of the Snowy Blue Goose and the Rofo.
01:02 It pointed out that the two state agencies need to dispatch hundreds of employees every month
01:05 to repair thousands or even tens of thousands of water pipes leak problems.
01:10 With the announcement of the adjustment of water costs,
01:12 the Energy Transformation and Public Affairs Department Deputy Minister Akhmar warned the water companies
01:17 that their service quality must also be improved to solve water supply problems in each state.
01:22 If the KPI does not meet the standard, they will withdraw their water company's operating license.
01:28 Although the National Water and Food Commission announced the adjustment of water costs,
01:30 Deputy Minister Akhmar said that the Pili Province has not yet decided whether to adjust the water costs.
01:36 The Pili Province has not yet decided whether to adjust the water costs.
01:40 Deputy Minister Akhmar pointed out to reporters today that
01:42 although the National Water and Food Commission announced that it would increase water costs from February,
01:47 the State Water and Food Administration may not necessarily comply.
01:50 So the Pili Province will first investigate and study before making a decision.
01:54 As for the city of Bincheng, it is confirmed that it will adjust water costs.
01:57 But the city of Bincheng Executive Member Zaire emphasized at a press conference today
02:01 that the water costs in Bincheng will still be the lowest in the country after the adjustment.
02:04 At the same time, the city's public water agencies will also introduce two major proposals,
02:08 including low-income groups to reduce the burden on the people.
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