Last summer’s drought reminded us once again: we will have to better manage the distribution of water in the future so as not to run out. Reuse wastewater, detect leaks as soon as possible… However, improving the French water network requires significant investment by local authorities.
“A Small Percentage”
Additional costs that must be reflected in the water bill. Increases of “a small percentage” on average, according to the CEO of Veolia, who stresses that these price increases were “decided by local authorities.” The water represents “less than 1% of the budget of a home”, he qualified him however.
For the CEO of Veolia, however, it is not necessary to create a “tariff shield” for water bills. “I think there are many devices that already exist in France to help pay the water bill. There is no need for a specific issue,” estimated the leader of Veolia, which manages the water network for a third of French people. population.
Source: BFM TV
