It looks like the basic water fee in Nishinomiya City will be waived for two billing periods (four months).
(This information was provided by mimi-san. Thank you!)
※Water Fees to Be Reduced or Waived as a COVID-19 Countermeasure | Nishinomiya City Website
Planned for Four Months Starting with July Meter Readings
As a measure against COVID-19, the city says it will reduce or waive water fees to support residents.
The eligible period is scheduled to be four months from July.
The amount will be 2,101 yen × 2 billing periods = 4,202 yen waived. (For a 20 mm meter diameter)
The city says no application is required.
It seems this does not include sewerage and water charges (1,377 yen × 2 billing periods = 2,754 yen), but those who are having difficulty paying can consult the city.
For details, please read “Consultations Regarding Water and Sewerage Fees Due to the Impact of COVID-19.”
Final Thoughts
Usually, some kind of procedure is required to receive reductions or exemptions for public services, but perhaps this time, because it’s an emergency, they decided to make it free across the board. In any case, it’s something residents can be grateful for, since the fee will be waived without them having to do anything.
※mimi-san, thank you for the information!!
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