Streamlining Water Billing: Simplified Bills for Drinking and Wastewater Services
In a move to increase transparency and streamline the billing process, Solingen's Technical Operations (TBS) has announced changes to the drinking and wastewater charges for property owners in the city.
Starting from 2024, the charges will be billed uniformly on a calendar-year basis. This means that the billing period will no longer depend on when the meter readings are taken or the consumption quantities for drinking and wastewater charges. Instead, the charges will be calculated based on the entire year.
The change in the billing system will affect all property owners in Solingen. The drinking and wastewater charges for the previous year will be billed by the end of the first quarter of 2025. The advance payments for the current year will still be collected on January 21, 2025, as previously.
This shift in billing method aims to provide a clearer and more consistent approach to the billing process. The goal is to make it easier for property owners to understand and manage their charges throughout the year.
While specific details regarding the reasons behind this change have not been disclosed, it is common for municipal water and wastewater billing in German cities to undergo adjustments such as billing frequency, rates, or payment deadlines.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, property owners are advised to consult Solingen's official city utilities department or their website for the latest details on drinking water and wastewater billing starting in 2024.
In light of the shift in billing method, property owners in Solingen may need to adjust their annual financial planning to accommodate the new calendar-year basis for drinking and wastewater charges starting from 2024. This change in the billing process can potentially impact the city's overall business operations, particularly within the finance sector.
