Implementing water and sanitation policy measures – Options and good practices

In many countries of the pan-European region, water and sanitation services operate under local responsibility, with utilities (publicly managed or not) usually serving individual towns and cities, and municipalities acting as price regulators. This has meant that in many cases WASH affordability has not been a national concern, and that different approaches to deal with WASH affordability have been developed within the same country. Water and sanitation policy measures to address affordability concerns include access subsidies, tariff systems and flexible payment systems.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Clean Water and Sanitation