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Group 1 - The new urban water pricing standards in Dezhou will be implemented from January 1 next year, with a tiered pricing structure aimed at promoting water resource conservation [1] - The first tier water price remains unchanged at 1.7 yuan per cubic meter, while the second tier increases by 0.85 yuan to 3.4 yuan per cubic meter, and the third tier increases by 1.7 yuan to 6.8 yuan per cubic meter [1] - The scope of residential water pricing includes residential households and non-residential users such as schools, social welfare institutions, and community service facilities [1] Group 2 - The pricing for secondary water supply will include an additional charge of 0.3 yuan per cubic meter for all users connected to the secondary water supply system [2]

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation has released a draft guideline for compliance in the metering behavior of public utilities providing water, electricity, and gas services in urban areas, inviting public feedback until September 3 [1] Group 1: Guideline Overview - The guideline integrates requirements from the metering law, relevant regulations, mandatory national standards, and technical specifications for public utility metering behavior [1] - It consists of three main sections: general principles, compliance requirements for metering behavior, and supplementary provisions, totaling seven chapters and 24 articles [1] Group 2: Scope and Requirements - The guideline applies to public utilities engaged in the provision of water, electricity, and gas services within urban areas, specifically defining "metering instruments" as residential water, electricity, and gas meters used for trade settlement [1] - Public utilities are required to establish comprehensive metering management systems and enhance the full lifecycle management of metering instruments, ensuring traceability from procurement to disposal [1] - The guideline emphasizes the collection and monitoring of metering data and encourages data integration with regulatory platforms of relevant departments [1] Group 3: Rural Considerations - The guideline acknowledges the similarities in metering management between urban and rural public utilities, suggesting that rural utilities can refer to the guideline for their metering activities [1]

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Province aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of municipal public services in 2025, focusing on stable and safe supply of water and gas, while optimizing the business environment for residents [1] Water Supply Services - Jiangsu is the only province in China where rural and urban residents share the same water source, network, quality, and service, recognized with the "China Habitat Environment Model Award" in 2012 [2] - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, the province has added 3.455 million cubic meters per day in water supply capacity and 5.405 million cubic meters per day in deep processing capacity, with 9,000 kilometers of old water supply pipelines renovated [2] - By the end of 2024, Jiangsu will operate 158 urban public water plants, achieving a total supply capacity of 35 million cubic meters per day, with a deep processing ratio of 99.5%, ranking first among all provinces [2] - A new "Urban Water Supply Service Quality Standard" will be implemented in December 2024, expanding service scope to towns and including emergency capacity and water conservation measures [2][3] Urban Gas Services - Jiangsu's urban gas supply volume, infrastructure, and user population rank among the top in the country, with a projected gas supply of 22.111 billion cubic meters in 2024 [4] - The province has implemented a special governance initiative for urban gas pipelines, identifying and rectifying 29,800 safety hazards since August 2023 [4] - A revised "Jiangsu Urban Gas Service Quality Standard" will take effect in June 2024, requiring companies to disclose service and fee standards and ensuring safety measures for gas supply [4] Joint Utility Application Process - Jiangsu has streamlined the utility application process, allowing for a single application form to cover water, electricity, and gas services, reducing processing steps by 85% and materials by 96% [5] - The reform promotes a collaborative model among service units and administrative departments, enhancing efficiency and minimizing conflicts during construction [5] Future Plans - Jiangsu plans to enhance safety services through regular inspections and replacements of gas equipment over the next 3-5 years, aiming for a dynamic resolution of safety issues [6] - The province will also focus on standardizing billing and payment processes, promoting online payment options, and improving the accuracy of meter readings through smart technology [6]