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Social Tariff

Thematic Area
Water and Cities
Water, energy and Food
Location
Almada
Application Areas
Water Services
Scope
Local or Regional Administration

Entity

Description

Situation of Economic Grace

SMAS offer customers in a situation of economic need the exemption of fixed rates and variable tariffs up to 5 m3 every month. The remaining consumption is charged according to the applicable tariff.

Numerous Families
Large families, with households of five or more members, can benefit from the adjustment of consumption levels, depending on the size of the household.

Objectives

  • Ensure the population's access to the considered indispensable quantities of water.
  • Ensure that water is reasonably priced for all users and families.
  • Ensure that all people have access to the precious commodity - water.

Next challenges

Speed up the procedure for assigning, applying and maintaining the social tariff.