Wastewater fee in Bordesholm: Dramatic increase by 22 percent!

Wastewater fee in Bordesholm: Dramatic increase by 22 percent!

In Bordesholm, households are faced with a financial upheaval: from January 2025, the wastewater fee will increase by a whopping 22 percent, from currently EUR 3.92 per cubic meter. This drastic increase is due to a deficit in the household, which must be compensated for, as the chairman of the wastewater association, Norbert Baschke (CDU). Particularly increased personnel, energy and planning costs drive up the prices. An average four-person household will be charged from 2025 with an additional 140 euros per year, i.e. a total of 784 euros, the Kieler Nachrichten .

But that's not all! The costs for fresh water are also increasing. From 2025, the price will be increased from 1.85 euros to 2.46 euros per cubic meter, which means an additional 122 euros annually for a household with 200 cubic meters. Overall, this results in an annual additional burden of 262 euros, which makes up almost 20 euros per month. Apart from the fees, the basic fee for water meters from 2025 will also be increased. Despite the oppressive costs, however, there is a ray of hope: from January 2025 from January 2025 from 0.17 euros per square meter, while the natural gas and electricity tariffs are also reduced, such as the

Criticism of the increasing fees came from the Greens in Bordesholm, which described the increase as "painful". Nevertheless, the increase was decided with a large majority, and the special -purpose association sees itself in midfield compared to other municipalities. In view of upcoming investments, however, it cannot be ruled out that the fees will remain consistently high in the coming years, with the Comuna consulting company predicted a consistently high fee.