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01/08/2015
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Sabesp was authorized on Wednesday (7) by the Regulatory Agency for Sanitation and São Paulo State Energy (Arsesp) to apply a fine of 40% to 100% for those who consume more water this year in comparison between February 2013 and January 2014. the measure must be published in the Official State Gazette on Thursday (8).
The original proposal provided Sabesp fine of 20% or 50% on the total bill considering the same percentage of 20% over consumption. The Arsesp informs that change the percentage to "maintain equivalence to the original proposal."
Will be 40% fine for those who consume up to 20% more than the average for the previous period and the rate of 100% for those who use more than 20%. The measure applies only in the city water consumption, which accounts for half of the bill. The other 50% are of the sewage collection service.
With the application of the surcharge, the government's goal is to reduce 2.5 cubic meters per second consumption. The systems that supply various regions of the state of São Paulo have faced frequent falls of the stored water volume due to lack of rain. In São Paulo, the main systems, Cantareira, Alto Tietê and Guarapiranga, are the most affected.
bonus
Between February and October last year, the company granted 30% bonus on behalf of clients that automatically save 20% or more of water from the average consumption between 12 months ranging from February 2013 to January 2014.
The measure was adopted to encourage reduced consumption. Since November, the gradual discount now given to homeowners who reduce their consumption by 10% and 20%. The discount has been extended until the end of 2015.
Source: G1
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