Gurye-gun to Reduce Water and Sewage Fees by 50% for All Residents for 2 Months

From April Charges, Small Business Owners Subject to Reduction and Operation Restriction Orders Receive 100% Reduction

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Mi-seok] Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 8th that it will reduce water and sewage fees by 50% for two months for all residents experiencing difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Water and sewage fees for small business owners who have been subject to operating restrictions due to COVID-19 will be reduced by 100%.

This applies to all users of provincial waterworks, regardless of industry, including residential, business, and commercial use. The reduction will be applied from the April billing period and will be automatically applied without a separate application process.

A county official stated, "This reduction is expected to have an economic support effect of about 200 million won in the region," and added, "We will prepare various support measures for residents who are struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic."