The Basilicata Region renews the Water bonus for 2024 and 2025, offering an economic imprisonment intended for families with An ISEE indicator of less than 30 thousand euros. This incentive aims to Promote drinking water savingsguaranteeing the zeroing of the bills relating to the water, sewage and purifying service, including the so -called fixed shares, within a consumption of 20 cubic meters per year by member of the family unit.
A project supported by environmental compensations
The water bonus is financed through the environmental compensation For the extraction of hydrocarbons, thanks to an agreement between the Basilicata Region and the oil companies Eni and Shell. The initiative, called “Renewable energies for sustainability of the Lucanian water sector”also includes the realization of Three photovoltaic systems in Basilicata, for a total installed power of 49 MWhintended to serve the plants of Lucanian aqueduct.
Structural help for the most fragile families
The governor of Basilicata, Vito Bardihe underlined that the bonus was designed to support the most fragile families, reflecting the commitment of the Region in economically supporting citizens in difficulty. Bardi added:
“This bonus is a signal of closeness and attention from the Lucanian government, but also an invitation to the community to continue together towards an increasingly fair and sustainable management of the water. It is a structural measure that, thanks to the investments in plants of electric production from renewable sources, will produce lasting economic benefits for Lucanian families. “
Positive Bonus results in 2024
In 2024, 34,500 Lucanian families they benefited from the water bonus, for a total of 3,522,574.85 euros paid. The data confirm the effectiveness of the measure and the importance of the project in supporting the regional community.
An invitation to the community
The initiative encourages Lucanian families to participate in a shared path towards sustainable management of water resources, while guaranteeing cheap savings and a positive impact on the environment.