The per unit cost of a cup of tap water approaches zero. In my area, it’s about €0.0005. This includes all the costs of extraction, purification, and distribution.
Yes, there is a water connection fee and usage rate but drinking should be offered gratis. Bring your own beaker.
Also in Canada, though it’s rather cheap and if you’re renting it’s something usually covered by your landlord (ofc the average cost is definitely just added into the rent price)
Tap water isn’t free, but yes it should be safe water.
The per unit cost of a cup of tap water approaches zero. In my area, it’s about €0.0005. This includes all the costs of extraction, purification, and distribution.
Yes, there is a water connection fee and usage rate but drinking should be offered gratis. Bring your own beaker.
why do people keep feeling the need to make this stupid distinction? we understand that things paid for by taxes aren’t without cost
Probably because in the US tap water isn’t free. If you don’t pay your water bill they cut your service with a digital valve in your yard.
I’m guessing you’re not American but we actually pay a water bill
Also in Canada, though it’s rather cheap and if you’re renting it’s something usually covered by your landlord (ofc the average cost is definitely just added into the rent price)
okay, you’re technically right, I do pay for water consumption since I am on a municipal supply
but, like, it’s so cheap to the consumer that it’s basically free, particular as it relates to drinking water consumption
It’s not even just taxes. Every place I’ve ever lived in has to pay a water bill.