Question

The full cost of supplying water in urban areas in developed countries is about _________ per cubic meter depending on local costs and local water consumption levels.

(a) US(dollarSign)6-7

(b) US(dollarSign)10-12

(c) US(dollarSign)1–2

(d) US(dollarSign)11-12

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Answer 1

The correct option is (c) US$1–2

The best explanation: The cost of sanitation (sewerage and wastewater treatment) is another US$1–2 per cubic meter. These costs are somewhat lower in developing countries. Throughout the world, only part of these costs is usually billed to consumers, the remainder being financed through direct or indirect subsidies from local, regional or national governments (see section on tariffs).