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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retired Person Receives Water Bill of R$ 255,000 and is Shocked: 'My House Isn't Worth That'

Residents of Américo Brasiliense, SP, are shocked by excessively high water bills, including one retiree who received a bill of R$ 255,000.

Mar 20 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water and sewage bills in Várzea Grande (MT) may rise by 24%; understand

Water and sewage rates in Várzea Grande could increase by over 24%, pending municipal approval.

Mar 18 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Change in water and sewage services worries residents of Fernando de Noronha

Residents of Fernando de Noronha are concerned about a shift in water and sewage services that may lead to higher bills and misrepresentation of population numbers.

Mar 18 • 18:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert explains 'your rights' if bailiffs arrive over unpaid water bills

An expert from the BBC discusses the rights of individuals when bailiffs come to collect unpaid water bills, highlighting the increasing prevalence of debt enforcement due to rising living costs.

Mar 18 • 07:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 23 thousand families in Montes Claros are entitled to the new Copasa Social Tariff; see how to apply

Over 23,000 families in Montes Claros qualify for a new Copasa Social Tariff that provides a 65% discount on water and sewage bills for those in extreme poverty.

Mar 14 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends agreement between Cedae and Águas do Rio; decision may lead to water bill increases in the Serrana Region

A judicial decision has suspended a discount agreement between water companies in Rio de Janeiro, potentially increasing water and sewage bills for consumers.

Mar 14 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU more than doubles in neighborhood without sewage, asphalt, and treated water in the interior of SP

Residents of the Chácara Santa Lourdes neighborhood in São José do Rio Pardo, SP, are upset after their property tax (IPTU) bills increased significantly despite lacking essential infrastructure.

Mar 12 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Water bills: Ways to cut your costs before April 1 including scheme saving you £325

Water bills for households in England and Wales are set to increase by an average of £33, prompting advice on how to manage costs effectively.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Itaperuna mobilize to report water shortages and rising bills to the Public Prosecutor's Office

Residents of Itaperuna are rallying to report water supply issues and unjustified bill increases to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 10 • 21:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal

Millions of households in England will face higher water bills after the Competition and Markets Authority approved an average increase of 2.2% due to appeals from five water companies.

Mar 10 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Water bills to rise by even more than expected for thousands of homes

Thousands of UK households will face higher water bills than anticipated due to complaints from five water companies about regulatory revenue requirements.

Mar 10 • 07:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I leave my medicines to pay the garbage fee': the discontent of Quito residents with the new waste collection fee collection method

Quito residents are expressing frustration over a new waste collection fee that is now included in their water bills, resulting in significant increases in costs.

Mar 8 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Regulatory agency approves 4.16% increase in water and sewage bills in Cuiabá

The regulatory agency in Cuiabá has approved a 4.16% increase in water and sewage rates, set to take effect on March 21, despite opposition from the local government.

Mar 7 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Debt renegotiation drive with Compesa in Petrolina starts on Monday (9)

A debt renegotiation drive is set to begin in Petrolina, Brazil, aimed at assisting residents in settling their water bills with the local sanitation company, Compesa.

Mar 6 • 10:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

53,000 households to get £325 water bill discount under major shake-up

53,000 additional households in the UK will benefit from a £325 discount on their water bills as part of an expansion to the WaterSure scheme.

Mar 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

53,000 more homes to get an extra £425 benefit - who qualifies

An additional 53,000 low-income households on disability benefits will be eligible for water bill support under changes to the WaterSure scheme in the UK.

Mar 6 • 07:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court prohibits Iguá from issuing bills to residents of the North Zone of Aracaju

A court in Sergipe, Brazil, has ordered water company Iguá to stop issuing bills to residents in the Lamarão neighborhood of Aracaju until infrastructure works are completed.

Mar 3 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New bill from Águas das Agulhas Negras starts being delivered to customers

Customers of Águas das Agulhas Negras are now receiving their water bills in a new format, which complies with the Tax Reform and enhances transparency without additional costs.

Mar 2 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tariff adjustments make water bills more expensive in Manaus; understand the changes

Residents of Manaus will see an increase in their water bills due to a 5.52% tariff adjustment implemented by the Águas de Manaus water company, affecting various consumer categories except for the Tarifa 10 category.

Feb 27 • 01:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4's Dirty Business campaigners call for public to stop paying water bills over sewage dumps

Campaigners associated with Channel 4’s Dirty Business urge the public to consider halting water bill payments due to sewage dumping practices by water companies.

Feb 23 • 20:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis MSE says 'quick check' could save up to £175 as millions missing out

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert advises that many households could save up to £175 annually on their water bills by checking eligibility for social tariffs.

Feb 23 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanasa admits error in water bills for social tariff issued with higher amounts and promises new bills

Sanasa, the mixed company responsible for sanitation in Campinas, Brazil, admitted to issuing incorrect higher water bills to some residents eligible for social tariff rates and promised to issue corrected bills soon.

Feb 22 • 16:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Coober Pedy pays triple the state average for water but that could soon end

Coober Pedy residents are facing some of the highest water bills in South Australia, but changes in management of the water network by SA Water may reduce costs.

Feb 21 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Water company bosses rake in £15million bonanza while bills and pollution soar

Water company executives in the UK earned over £15 million whilst the industry faced rising pollution incidents and increasing customer bills.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the sending of digital invoices from Dmae will be in Uberlândia

The Municipal Department of Water and Sewage of Uberlândia (Dmae) has introduced an option for sending water and sewage bills via email, which is legally equivalent to printed bills.

Feb 18 • 20:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pollution, leaks, under-investment... This ticking time bomb that will drive up the water bills of the French

The article discusses the severe challenges facing French municipalities regarding water quality, highlighting the impact of pollution and under-investment on rising water bills.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina Faso: Unpaid Water Bills Will Lead Directly to Public Works

Burkina Faso's ONEA warns that unpaid water bills will result in citizens being assigned to public works projects.

Feb 8 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis says simple bedroom test could save you 'hundreds' on your water bills

Finance expert Martin Lewis shares a simple test that could help households save significantly on rising water bills set to increase in April.

Feb 7 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water bills become up to 4 times more expensive with longer intervals in meter readings in São Carlos; understand the controversy

Residents of Jardim Embaré in São Carlos (SP) are disputing water bills that are up to four times higher due to increased intervals between meter readings by the local water service.

Feb 3 • 22:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EYDAP: What it says to H. Doukas and the allegations of 'inflated' bills from the municipalities

EYDAP responds to allegations from Athens Mayor H. Doukas regarding inflated water and sewage bills, asserting that its rates remain the lowest among major European cities and unchanged for 17 years.

Feb 3 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert says little-known discount can mean 'up to 90 percent' off water bills

A BBC expert highlights a little-known discount that could reduce water bills by up to 90% for low-income households facing rising costs.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents complain of increase of up to 1000% in water bills in Greater Fortaleza

Residents of Greater Fortaleza are expressing outrage over dramatic increases in their water bills this January, with some bills rising from R$ 130 to nearly R$ 1500.

Feb 2 • 21:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dukas criticized the new, increased by up to 32%, EYDAP bills

Athens Mayor Charis Dukas condemns the government’s decision to raise EYDAP water bills by 32.65%, amidst soaring costs in other energy sectors.

Feb 2 • 15:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

TasWater's proposed 8.8 percent bill hike rejected by regulator

TasWater's request for an 8.8 percent increase in water bills was denied, resulting in a $54 increase for households next year instead.

Feb 2 • 05:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Reporter's Notebook: House attempts to override Trump vetoes on Colorado water project, Florida Everglades

The House plans to attempt overriding President Trump's vetoes on two significant water-related bills, including one for an Arkansas water project in Colorado and another affecting the Florida Everglades.

Jan 8 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Changes in electricity charges: What the decision of the RAEY predicts for grid charges

The article discusses the recent decision by the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy, and Water (RAEY) regarding changes in electricity grid charges, including increases to be reflected in consumer bills and the regulated revenues for ADMIE.

Jan 6 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Deadline warning for families to get £200 toward energy and water bills

Low income households in Portsmouth are being warned of a deadline to apply for up to £200 in support for energy and water bills as part of the Household Support Fund.

Jan 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A cloistered nun explains who pays the water and electricity bills of the convents: 'You don't receive government subsidies'

A cloistered nun discusses the financial independence of convents, emphasizing that they do not receive government support for their utilities.

Dec 30 • 14:24 UTC

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