Understanding your tariffs
The tariffs for managing water, the sewer system, wastewater treatment and the water rate are based on the specific characteristics of the municipality of Santiago de Compostela and current legislation.
Water is a scarce resource in Santiago de Compostela. That is why water bills are divided into consumption tranches, so that users are charged according to their water use with an increasing tariff, so that rational water use is promoted. The income from the tariffs must cover both the regular costs of managing the system and investment in the infrastructures that the town requires.
There are two parts to the tariff structure for the water and sewer service:
- The variable part, which is billed according to water consumption and in consumption tranches, taking into account the m3 of water consumed. This is applied to the water supply, the sewer system and wastewater treatment.
- A fixed part, called a minimum, is a charge for immediate availability and permanent access to the service. This is applied to the water supply, the sewer system and wastewater treatment.
To view the full legislation, click on the following links:
- Regulation of the Municipal Drinking Water Supply Service (BOP 08/16/1996).
- Sanitation Service Regulations (BOP 25/10/2006).
- Ordinance Fee for Sanitation and Wastewater Treatment (BOP Coruña 31/12/2012).
- Ordinance Fee for the supply of water and conservation of meters (BOP Coruña 31/12/2012).
- Ordinance Fee for the provision of the Urban Solid Waste Collection and Treatment Service (BOP 31/12/2012).
Consult the list of fees for water supply and meter maintenance services, water charges, sanitation and sewage treatment, and collection and treatment of urban solid waste.
Water rate is a tax applicable in the Autonomous Community of Galicia.
- Information about the Water Law of Galicia.
To view the full legislation on the water rate, click on the following link: