Affordability of water and sanitation services 2015, para. 67
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Paragraph text
To ensure affordability for all households, it is imperative that the blocks are set appropriately. If the first block is too small, or the tariff is too high, poor families will not be able to afford to buy sufficient quantities of water. However, if the first block is too large, or the tariff too low, then people who do not actually need the lowest rate will benefit, which may put the overall financial sustainability of the system at risk.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation