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3 – Water Pricing Principles in the EU

Exploring the intricacies of Water Pricing Principles in the EU provides invaluable insight into sustainable water management.

This article will delve into the key principles guiding water pricing in the EU: the Cost Recovery Principle, the Polluter Pays Principle, and other ancillary principles shedding light on their significance and…

Date 31 July 2023
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WAREG’s Georgian Peer Review Project: Strengthening Water Sector Regulation

The WAREG Peer Review of the Georgian Tariff Methodology is a groundbreaking project that represents an important milestone for our organization. It showcases our commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration among water regulators and demonstrates the value of our collective expertise.

Central to this project is our role in aiding…

Date 28 July 2023
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Interview of the NEURC Chairman, Mr Kostiantyn Ushchapovskyi

We asked Mr Kostiantyn Ushchapovskyi, Chairman of NEURC Ukraine, his view on the recent Membership of Ukraine as the 25th Member of WAREG.

Mr Kostyantyn Uschapovskyi, we are pleased to welcome the Ukrainian Regulator NEURC as part of WAREG. As a newly accepted WAREG member, how does…

Date 28 July 2023
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2 – Tariffs in the water and wastewater sector

A tariff in is a fee or charge imposed for a service or a product. In the context of the water sector, it refers to the price charged to customers for water services. The water sector operates under a cost recovery principle, meaning that the service’s… Date 26 July 2023
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1 – What is water economic regulation?

Water economic regulation can be defined as the rules and institutions which set, monitor, enforce and change the allowed tariffs and service standards for water providers.

Why is economic regulation needed?

Economic regulation is a solution to the 3 main problems of the water and wastewater sector:…

Date 19 July 2023
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The Water Basics Series from WAREG

As we navigate the complex landscape of water management, understanding the policies and regulations that shape the sector becomes crucial. That’s why we are excited to introduce the Water Basics Series, a comprehensive collection of articles designed to shed light on the fundamental aspects of water regulation and the…

Date 17 July 2023
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Advancing Water Regulation: Interview with Szilvia Szalóki, Vice-President of WAREG

“Advancing Water Regulation”, our interview with Szilvia Szalóki, WAREG’s Vice-President and Vice-President of the Hungarian Regulatory Authority.

Ms Szalóki, congratulations on your reconfirmation as Vice-President of WAREG. As you enter your third term, we would be grateful to hear your reflections on this noteworthy accomplishment. Furthermore, could you kindly enlighten us on…

Date 3 July 2023
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Assessing the Damages and Needs in Ukraine’s Water Supply and Sanitation Sector: UN Report Highlights Urgent Reconstruction Efforts

An analysis of Ukraine’s water and sanitation sector damages according to the UN Report Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment: February 2022 – February 2023.

A recent report by the United Nations, “Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment: February 2022 – February 2023,” sheds light on the extensive damages suffered by…

Date 30 June 2023
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Mitigating the Impact of Hostilities on Water Resources in Ukraine: The Role of State Regulation

The article discusses the unique characteristics of the impact of hostilities on water resources in Ukraine due to industrialization, highlighting the damage to infrastructure, contamination of water resources, and the need for state regulation and international cooperation to mitigate the consequences.

The impact of war on water resources

While the…

Date 29 June 2023
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NEURC Ukraine on the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station

Threats to ecology and to WSS caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station.

Around 02:35 on 6 June 2023, a destructive explosion occurred at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (hereinafter – HPP).

As reported by Ukrhydroenergo, significant damage was inflicted on the HPP, including the destruction…

Date 8 June 2023
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