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The new water bill 2016 in Flanders:what about the low income customers?
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop
Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest1
Water sector in Flanders
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Population- Belgium: 10 mio- Flanders: 6 mio- De Watergroep: 3 mio
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De Watergroep – Our customers
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Largest water company in FlandersAutonomous public water company175 municipalities1.3 million connectionsGrowing markets for:
industrial water treatmentengineering services in the water cyclesewerage systems and sewage treatment
1 400 employeesTurnover of 570 mio EUR
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De Watergroep - Our mission and vision
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
MISSION: We make water with a customised service. Today, for tomorrow’s generation.
VISION: De Watergroep has a passion for water, being the source of life and
health.Our technological advantage is a strong asset that we develop and
valorize.We treat people and assets in a sustainable way.We are an influential partner in Flanders and abroad.
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De Watergroep - Our production
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Volume available for distribution: 153 mio m³/year
50%
20%
24%
4%
2%
ground water
surface water
purchase
sales
other water
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De Watergroep – domestic water consumption
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Average consumption for households of 71 m³/connection (2,33 inhabitants/connection)
Decreased with 12,5% over the last 10 years
toilet27%
personal hygiene
40%
washing15%
dishes7%
cooking3%
cleaning4%
garden4%
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Since 2016 new tariff policy in Flanders
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Unique tariff structure for FlandersFixed charge is determined by the regulatorNo more water for free…15 m³ per person
o Fixed charge/connection: 50 euroo Discount fixed charge: -10 euro/pp
o Variable charge Basic for 30 m³ + 30 m³pp: 1,48 euro/m³o Variable charge Comfort (above basic consumption): 2,96 euro/m³
TARIFFS FOR DRINKING WATER – DOMESTIC CUSTOMER
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Since 2016 new tariff policy in Flanders
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
TARIFFS FOR DRINKING WATER See previous slide
TARIFFS FOR SEWAGE
TARIFFS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Same structure as drinking water:o Fixed chargeo Variable charge
o Basico Comfort
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The average waterbill anno 2016
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Total water bill of 387 euro(1 742 RON)
0,00
50,00
100,00
150,00
200,00
250,00
300,00
350,00
400,00
450,00
DeWatergroep
Farys Pidpa Waterlink IWVB Knokke IWVA Vivaqua
VAT 6%
SEWAGE
WATER TREATMENT
DRINKING WATER
39%
23%
32%
6%
De Watergroep
DRINKING WATER WATER TREATMENT SEWAGE VAT 6%
1 euro = 4,5 RON
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Comparison water bill 2015-2016
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
No residents (second residence) / consumption of 30 m³ waterbill -16%
1 resident / consumption of 50 m³ waterbill -7%
3 residents / consumption of 100 m³ waterbill +4%
5 residents / consumption of 200 m³waterbill +8%
Price elasticity Political issue
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Political solution:Compensation for social customers
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Categories:People with social integration benefit Low income seniors Disabled persons
Financial benefits: 80% reduction of the water billMonthly invoicingCustomized repayment planReminders without costs
8% = 100 000 connections
Extra services: Yearly register watermeter (for free)
on requestFree waterscan at home
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Payment KPI’s
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Untill 2016: Social customers => 8% Asking delayed payment => 2,7 % of the customers Urgent reminder with extra cost => 8,7 % of the customers Cut of the water supply => 0,04%
After 2016:Effect of new tariff structure?
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Ultimate goal: affordable water bill for everyone
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Total cost recovery <-> affordable tarificationSocial benefits need to be compensated to run a companyFinancial benefits for social customers are being paid by “usual” customersImportant to doublecheck databases of social customers
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Tip: intelligent metering combination
Romanian Water Association
Specialist Group
on Statistics and
Economics
Regional Economic Workshop Water tariffs and affordability
17th May 2016, Parliament Palace Bucharest
Combination of meter and value (IOT based)Online consumption checkOnline detection of leakagesPrepaid possibilitiesPossibility of minimum water delivery (f.e. 10 l/hour)
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