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Water prices are rising: Friedelsheimer Group celebrates 100 years!
Water prices in the Rhine-Palatinate district will rise in 2026; The reasons are high fixed costs and falling revenues. Friedelsheimer Group celebrates 100 years.
Water prices are rising: Friedelsheimer Group celebrates 100 years!
The water price in the Friedelsheimer Group region will be increased next year. This decision was announced at the most recent association meeting. The reasons for this lie in rising fixed costs and falling revenue from the sale of drinking water, explains association board member Stefan Veth (CDU). From 2026, the basic fee will increase by one euro. A somewhat pleasant but necessary sigh of relief, considering that the water utility's infrastructure is aging.
A very special anniversary will also be celebrated next year, as the Friedelsheimer Group can look back on 100 years of successful water supply. Despite this positive balance, the issue of price adjustments is also on the table. It is important that this increase is viewed in the context of current economic developments.
Current water price development
Particularly worth mentioning are the large price differences between different water suppliers. Consumers in Mühlacker pay the most at 672 euros, while in Bad Herrenalb the price is only 365.70 euros. A real price comparison is worth it!
Industry development and forecasts
The water industry is currently under pressure. Around 38 percent of water supply companies in Germany increased their prices or fees in 2024. This corresponds to the level of 2023, but is significantly higher than the approximately 15 percent in previous years. The increased procurement, personnel and maintenance costs as well as high electricity prices also play a central role in this development. The Forvis Mazars price monitor clearly shows that companies are forced to react to general cost developments in the short term.
An average fee increase of 6.0 percent was recorded in the new federal states. In addition, around 22 percent of water suppliers that use a metering standard have adjusted their prices. These developments represent both a challenge and an opportunity for the industry to adapt to changing conditions.
Consumers are called upon to find out about the price adjustments and, if necessary, to actively look for alternatives. It will be exciting to see how water prices will develop in the coming years and what measures water suppliers will take to meet the increased demands.