Recently, at a hearing held by the Guangzhou Water Supply Company, the plan for raising the price of tap water was unanimously approved, which aroused people's attention to the tap water price mechanism. The reform is believed to be aimed at ensuring the quality and sustainability of water supply and services, but it has also sparked dissatisfaction and questions from some citizens. In what follows, we will explain why we need to reform the water pricing mechanism and explore the concerns of the public.
Building a water-saving society
Yu Na, a deputy to the Guangzhou Municipal People's Congress, believes that the reform of water prices is very conducive to further bringing into play the guiding role of the price mechanism and the role of price leverage. Under the premise of doing a good job in the livelihood of low-income families and other people's livelihoods, Plan 1 embodies the principle of fair sharing, which is very conducive to optimizing the business environment.
Zhao Zhiwei, a professor at the Guangdong University of Technology, believes that reform cannot be immutable, and we must give full play to the role of price regulation and enhance residents' awareness of saving water and water. For example, non-residents who use a lot of water will be subject to a progressive price increase over the quota, which can be used to reward businesses that save water. For water supply enterprises, it is necessary to further promote the renovation of the old water supply network and the renovation and improvement of secondary water supply facilities, further improve the quality of water supply services, and enhance the sense of gain and happiness of the people and enterprises.
As an indispensable resource in people's daily life, the price of tap water is directly related to the quality of life and health and safety of citizens. However, in recent years, Guangzhou Water Supply Company has faced pressure from upgrading water supply facilities, maintaining pipe networks, and increasing operating costs, resulting in a certain degree of impact on water supply quality and service levels.
In order to solve this problem, the Guangzhou Water Supply Company proposed a plan for the reform of tap water prices, planning to gradually increase the price of tap water to meet the reasonable increase in operating costs and ensure the quality and sustainability of water supply and services. This plan was unanimously approved at a recent hearing, causing widespread discussion and controversy among citizens.
There are several important reasons why the tap water price mechanism should be reformed:
1. Facility Upgrading and Pipe Network Maintenance: With the development of the city and the growth of the population, Guangzhou Water Supply Company needs to upgrade the facilities and maintain the pipe network to ensure the safety and stability of the water supply. These projects require significant investment and maintenance costs, which are not met by current tap water prices.
2. Resource consumption and environmental protection: * Water resources are limited, and in order to rationally use and protect water resources, and promote water conservation and environmental protection, the reform of tap water prices is essential. By increasing the price of tap water, citizens can be encouraged to save water, reduce waste, and promote sustainable development.
3. Improving the quality and service level of water supply:** The reform of tap water prices can help Guangzhou Water Supply Company increase capital investment, further improve water supply facilities and technology, and improve water supply quality and service levels. This is essential for the quality of life and health of citizens.
Although the reform of tap water prices is necessary and reasonable, it has also aroused dissatisfaction and doubts among some citizens. Many citizens are concerned about whether the quality and service of tap water after the price increase will be guaranteed, and the impact on low-income households. In response to the concerns of the public, the Guangzhou Water Supply Company will take the following measures:
1. Improve the supervision mechanism: Guangzhou Water Supply Company will strengthen the supervision of water supply quality and service to ensure that every user can enjoy high-quality tap water.
2. Support for low-income families: For low-income families, the Guangzhou Water Supply Company will introduce a series of preferential policies to reduce their water burden and ensure their basic living needs.
3. Enhance transparency: The Guangzhou Water Supply Company will disclose the composition of tap water prices and the use of funds to the public, so as to increase the public's understanding and support for the price reform.
Through the above measures, Guangzhou Water Supply Company will strive to ensure the quality of water and service experience of citizens, and try to minimize the impact on low-income households.
In conclusion, Guangzhou's tap water price increase plan was unanimously supported by the hearing, aiming to improve the quality and service of water supply, and promote the conservation and protection of water resources. Although some citizens will be concerned about the reform process, the Guangzhou Water Supply Company will take appropriate measures to ensure the reasonable needs and rights of citizens. Let us pay attention to and support the reform of tap water prices in Guangzhou, and jointly build a better living environment.
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