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Takatsuki City Implements 6-Month Waiver of Basic Water Fees as Inflation Countermeasure

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Published Mar 28, 2026 1:04 AM ・ Updated Jun 1, 2026 2:09 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Takatsuki City will waive basic water fees for six months from April to September 2026 to support citizens amid rising prices.
The measure targets households with meters of 13mm, 20mm, or 25mm, saving each household a total of 5,214 yen.

Takatsuki City will waive basic water fees for six months from April to September 2026 to support citizens amid rising prices. The measure targets households with meters of 13mm, 20mm, or 25mm, saving each household a total of 5,214 yen.

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Published: Mar 28, 2026

Takatsuki City has announced a six-month waiver of basic water charges (from April to September 2026) as a unique measure to support citizens affected by rising costs. This policy targets households using standard 13mm, 20mm, or 25mm meters. With a monthly basic fee of 869 yen, this results in a savings of 5,214 yen per household. The city has implemented similar reduction measures six times since the 2020 fiscal year. The total budget for this initiative is approximately 813.38 million yen.

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FAQ

What is the duration of the waiver?

The waiver applies to readings from April 2026 to September 2026.

How much will be waived?

Since the basic fee is 869 yen per month, a total of 5,214 yen will be waived over six months.

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