Biggest fall in water bills ever

Homeowners on the Riviera could see their water charges reduced by up to 30 euros. Copyright: Jennifer Durfey

As of the 1st of July, the 500,000 plus people served by SICASIL, the water provider for the Alpes-Maritimes, will see their bills slashed by 25 per cent.

As a result of the price change, SICASIL's customers in Cannes, Le Cannet, Mougins, Pégomas and Vallauris will pay the lowest charges in France, on average around 90 euros a year.

This means that water bills on the French Riviera will be 35 per cent lower than the nationwide norm.

The reduction was brought about by a new contract between the SICASIL and the Lyonnaise des Eaux and comes hot on the heels of a 10 percent reduction in April.

The new measure will remain in place until 2023.

David Lisnard, Chairman of SICASIL and deputy mayor of Cannes, said that the proposal is a big step in the right direction and that the firm will continue to work closely with the government and other regulators to examine the practicality of options to aid customers.

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