# Vorarlberg municipal water and sewage fee discrepancies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vorarlberg-municipal-water-and-sewage-fee-discrepancies
> Updated: 2026-08-15T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

An audit by the Vorarlberg Court of Audit has identified significant discrepancies in water and sewage fees across the 96 municipalities in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. The report found that several municipalities are not performing detailed or legally compliant cost calculations when setting rates.

Substantial price variations exist between neighboring areas. For example, a two-person household in Klaus pays 582 Euro annually, while a household in Schwarzach pays 453 Euro. The Court of Audit noted that these differences cannot be fully explained by objective local conditions. 

The Vorarlberg Municipal Association has denied allegations of arbitrary pricing, arguing that infrastructure costs vary due to topography, municipal structure, and urban sprawl. Meanwhile, the State Ombudsman has received multiple citizen complaints regarding the lack of clarity in these charges.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Vorarlberg records lowest per capita municipal waste in Austria

Vorarlberg has the lowest per capita municipal waste in Austria at 403kg, but ranks second to last in separate recycling collection rates.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vorarlberg-records-lowest-per-capita-municipal-waste-in-austria

### 2026-08-15: Vorarlberg audit reveals discrepancies in municipal water and sewage fees

A Vorarlberg audit found significant discrepancies and improper cost calculations regarding water and sewage fees across various Austrian municipalities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vorarlberg-audit-reveals-discrepancies-in-municipal-water-and-sewage-fees

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