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Water prices in the Rhein-Lahn district: price shock for families!
Water and wastewater prices are rising sharply in the Rhein-Lahn district; Differences of up to €660 per year with the same consumption.
Water prices in the Rhein-Lahn district: price shock for families!
The water and wastewater prices in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis have a hard time and have many households with considerable financial challenges. Loud Ben-Kurier Show current calculations that a standard balance- consisting of two adults and two children- has to dig deep into the pocket for water and wastewater consumption per year. With an annual consumption of 170 m³ of fresh water, the costs can vary significantly, depending on which municipality you live in.
The city of Lahnstein leads the ranking of fees. The cost here is 463.22 euros for water and an impressive 489.15 euros for wastewater including precipitation. In total you get a total of 952.37 euros. In comparison, the municipalities of Aar-Einrich and Diez also have high costs, which burden an average household with over 1,000 euros per year. Particular attention is paid to the high price level of the Loreley community, which charges the highest amount with a total of 1,615.98 euros.
Price differences in detail
The price range between the cheapest and most expensive municipalities within the Rhein-Lahn district is alarming. The difference of over 660 euros per year makes it clear that wastewater and precipitation fees are decisive for the total costs. Particularly noteworthy: From 2026, the Bad Ems-Nassau community will also be forced to buy water from Koblenz for two years, which could result in additional price increases.
But how do these differences come about? The municipality is fundamentally responsible for the drinking water supply and can delegate this task to public bodies or private companies. Loud Hesse administrative portal These providers are subject to price and competition law, while public law water suppliers must also comply with the principle of cost recovery within the framework of the Hessian law on municipal taxes. This means that the water fees must cover both basic and quantity-long fees.
The population in the Rhein-Lahn district is faced with the challenge of bearing the costs incurred, which represents a major burden, particularly for families and lower-income households. The dramatic differences in water and wastewater prices should give rise to a discussion about fair and transparent pricing in the municipalities.