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Water poverty

R Lister1

  • 1Dept of Social Sciences, Loughborough University of Technology, Leicestershire.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Water poverty is a growing concern, mirroring past fuel poverty issues. Many low-income households struggle to afford essential water services, impacting health and well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Socioeconomics

Background:

  • Water poverty has emerged as a significant social issue in the 1990s, paralleling earlier concerns about fuel poverty.
  • A substantial increase in individuals living on poverty-level incomes over the last 15 years contributes to this problem.
  • Many low-income households face increasing challenges in affording necessary water and sewerage services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factors contributing to water poverty.
  • To explore the health implications of water affordability and access.
  • To examine policy options for assisting low-income households with water payments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current poverty trends.
  • Analysis of water and sewerage pricing and charging mechanisms.
  • Examination of support options for vulnerable customers.
  • Assessment of the health consequences of non-payment.

Main Results:

  • Rising poverty levels exacerbate difficulties in paying for water.
  • Current water pricing and charging methods may disproportionately affect poorer households.
  • Compulsory volumetric metering and water disconnections present significant health risks for low-income populations.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing water poverty requires a multi-faceted approach considering pricing, support, and health impacts.
  • Policy interventions are needed to ensure affordable access to water for all households.
  • The health implications of water insecurity, particularly for vulnerable groups, warrant urgent attention.

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