During the moving season, such as university enrollment and personnel transfers,
Will I be able to adapt to life in a new area?
Some people are excited and excited
There may be many.

In some areas, prices are high and it can be hard on your wallet.
You may be bothered by differences in sensation.

This time, we will introduce the latest information on water charges.
Here we will introduce the differences in water charges by region.
Take this opportunity to conserve precious water resources.
Why not take a look at it?

National water rate rankings

First, let's take a look at the national water rates rankings:
Let's take a look.

Water charges are calculated based on the size of the water pipes.
The basic fee and pay-per-use fee are set,
The total amount is determined by the sewerage charges.
This ranking is used by ordinary households.
Based on a diameter of 13 mm and water usage of 20 m3
It's a calculation.

National water rate rankings

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Created based on the 2019 water rate table of the Japan Water Works Association

Looking at the table,The cheapest and most expensive in Kanagawa Prefecture
More than 2,000 yen difference from Aomori Prefecturethere is.

That's a difference of 2,000 yen per month.
Over the course of a year, the difference is more than 24,000 yen.is.
It's the same tap water, but the price is so different!
That's surprising. By the way, the national average is 3,164 yen.

Why water rates vary by region

So why do water rates vary so much depending on the region?
Is it different?
In fact, water charges are levied by local governments for the operation of the water supply system.
It is determined with cost in mind,
Costs include:Proximity to water sources, local water quality,
Population etc.Because it is involved,
There are significant differences between each region.

Differences in water sources

Whether the water source is far or close, the topography of the water source,
Type of water source (dam, river, groundwater, etc.),
Depending on the water quality, water is collected from the source,
From purifying water to delivering it to your home
The cost will vary greatly.

For example, in Aomori Prefecture, which ranks last,
Because the settlements are quite far apart
The cost of delivering tap water to each household
It seems higher than other areas.

On the other hand, it is one of the areas with the cheapest water prices.
In Ako Town, Hyogo Prefecture, the water quality of the water source was originally
It's known for being good.
Because of the low cost of water purification,
Tap water is also available at low costIt is possible.

Differences in population

Population and population density also affect water rates
This is a factor that plays a major role.
Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, Tokyo,
Osaka Prefecture and other major metropolitan areas
Areas with low water ratesis.

The cost of water infrastructure is high due to the large population.
In addition to being able to share the work, if the population density is high,
Efficiently deliver tap water to your home
By being able to deliver,
This will help reduce costs.

Differences in water purification plant and equipment costs

The cost of maintaining the equipment also affects your water bill.
In the depopulated areas mentioned earlier,
In addition to the cost increase, building a water purification plant
When the water supply was laid, and the deterioration of the water pipes
Depending on the degree, maintenance costs,
Replacement costs may be high.

Japan's water supply was reduced all at once during the period of rapid economic growth.
The lifespan of the water pipes has been shortened
It's already time to replace it
There are many municipalities.

In the future, equipment costs will be included in water bills
It could backfire big time.

Latest information on water charges

In this way, the deterioration of water infrastructure facilities
Cost increases are inevitable in the future, and water bills
Prices are likely to rise in the future.

To maintain household water rates already in place
The cost of updating equipment is budgeted
There are local governments, but depopulation and
In municipalities where the population is declining,
Some places are unable to cover the costs of updating their water facilities
There are many.

To deal with this situation,
In the future, we will explore wide-area water supply projects,
Local governments that outsource their water supply operations to the private sector
It is expected to increase.

Like electricity and gas,
The time may come when we can choose our water rates.

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