This graph depicts changes needed in water tariffs, as picked by senior water utility excecutives, in order to ensure adequate water supplies by 2030. Almost 50 percent of the respondents selected changes in the pricing structures to encourage recycling, according to a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit in July 2012.
Changes needed in water tariffs for ensuring adequate water supplies by 2030
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Pricing structures need to be changed to encourage conservation and/or recycling
49%
Pricing needs to be held down to ensure fair access for all consumers
38%
Pricing should reflect actual costs
35%
Pricing should be set to provide a basic minimum for all users at low to no cost, with a rising tariff thereafter to cover costs
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