9.Water Charges
The water charge is set by each water supply utility (Fig.10). The water charge for an average household expense occupies about 0.7 per cent (2,140 yen/month) of its disposable income (Fig.11).
| Fig.10 Number of Water Supplies and Water Charge for Domestic Usage of 20 m3/month for a Family Living in a House Consuming (as of April 1, 2002) |
| Fig.11 Monthly Average Charges for cities with Population over 50,000 |