Mr. Truong Cong Thai - Vice Chairman of Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee said: "Regarding a series of articles reflecting from Lao Dong Newspaper on high water prices, businesses using water pipes for free in Buon Ma Thuot city, the leaders of the Provincial People's Committee have grasped the information".
"I have requested the specialized departments of the Provincial People's Committee to coordinate with the Department of Construction and related units to clarify. At the same time, there are reports and advice on handling options to ensure the rights of local people," Mr. Thai emphasized.
The Dak Lak Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs Committee has issued a document requesting the Department of Construction to provide a number of information and documents related to State management of clean water prices for daily use.
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper had many articles reflecting that in the past 3 years, the price of domestic water in Buon Ma Thuot city has continuously increased, causing frustration among people.
According to the Dak Lak Provincial Department of Finance, Dak Lak Water Supply Joint Stock Company (Dakwaco) is no longer buying water from outside. Therefore, the Department of Finance proposes that Dakwaco excluding 8.3% of the price of clean water from the previously issued price structure.
However, in reality, from the beginning of 2024 until now, many households in Buon Ma Thuot city still have to pay for water at the old price, not excluding the cost of buying water outside as unreasonable.
In addition, Dakwaco is using and operating many water pipeline projects and infrastructure invested by the State for free to do business and make a profit. These items have not been added to the equitization plan to increase the proportion of State capital contribution in enterprises (still at 36%).
