The Toilet Tax: a Charge for Every Flush
Some experts in drought-ridden Australia are pushing for a radical new toilet tax, believing that a “pay for every flush” tax would encourage people to reduce their sewage output and ultimately their water usage.
Of course, it’s not aimed at only flushing toilets but at home water usage in general. The current method of home sewage and water charges, which is calculated on the basis of the home’s value, does nothing to encourage people to reduce their water and sewage usage. Charging them a “pay as you go” price, however, …
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