A few years ago, my city provided all residents with low flow showerheads - for “free”. They were even delivered directly to homes.
They included literature around reducing consumption and the importance of that for sustainability.
Enough residents installed these that it led to a city budget deficit, since water consumption went way down, and they therefore generated less revenue.
They included literature around reducing consumption and the importance of that for sustainability.
Enough residents installed these that it led to a city budget deficit, since water consumption went way down, and they therefore generated less revenue.
Their answer to this? Raise water prices.