Alfàs del Pi and Pastaza approve new water tariff ordinances without raising rates

The municipal council of Alfàs del Pi in Spain approved a new ordinance governing the provision of drinking water and sewer services. The measure aligns local regulation with current state law but does not introduce any increase in existing tariffs. The ordinance details user rights and obligations, billing procedures, and safeguards for vulnerable households, allowing continued service without cuts for those in economic hardship.

In the canton of Pastaza, Ecuador, the municipal council adopted a revised water‑tariff schedule, the first update since 2012. While the basic residential charge is set at USD 2.50 plus USD 0.18 per cubic metre, the municipality will maintain a subsidy because production costs are higher, around USD 0.55 per cubic metre. The new scheme aims to ensure the financial sustainability of the local water company and promote responsible consumption.