Affordability of water and sanitation services 2015, para. 69

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A particular model, which can be part of increasing block tariffs, involves the provision of a first block free of charge. Cities and countries such as South Africa with the Free Basic Water Policy, some Colombian cities and the minimum provided by the Delhi Jal Board are examples of such policies. Still, the same challenges remain in terms of setting the amount of free water at the right volume to ensure the overall financial sustainability of the system. The key challenge is that households connected to the formal network are likely to benefit more from such policies than households relying on informal service provision. Even where utilities or municipal authorities provide for additional water services through truck deliveries in informal areas, huge disparities in terms of the quantity and accessibility of water remain.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Water & Sanitation
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Year
2015
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Other
Paragraph number
69