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Is the social pricing of water still in force?

Verified 18 September 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

No. The experiment ended on April 15, 2021. However, voluntary municipalities may propose social water pricing.

Each municipality is free introduce social water pricing. The scheme is designed to help low-income people pay their water bills. This help may take different shapes according to the municipalities.

To find out about the existing systems in your municipality, ask your local communal center for social action (CCAS). You can get his contact details from your town hall.

Who shall I contact

Town hall

FYI

If you are having trouble paying your water bill, the Solidarity Fund for Housing (FSL) may provide you with financial assistance.

Who can help me?

Find who can answer your questions in your region

Town hall

Law n°2013-312 of 15 April 2013 to prepare the transition to a sober energy system and containing various provisions on water pricing: Article 28

FAQ

Unpaid bills (gas, electricity, water, telephone, internet): what consequences?

Landline telephone: social reduction telephone
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The social policy of water
Ministry for the Environment
Practical file to better understand your water bills
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
The water service
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)