BECHTEL VS. BOLIVIA
WATER BILLS FOR SATURNINO MARIN
BEFORE
In December 1999, before Bechtel’s rate hikes took effect, Marin
had a monthly water bill of 88.5 Bolivianos (about $14.75) in which
he used 39 cubic meters of water. Classified “R-3” Marin’s
household is just a notch among the very poorest, meaning that they
may have an indoor shower or tap in the kitchen.
AFTER
In January, after Bechtel’s price hikes took effect, Marin’s
water bill jumped to 131.80 Bolivianos ($21.96) for the use of 32 cubic
meters of water. This means that while his water use actually decreased
by less than 18% his water bill from Bechtel still jumped by nearly
50%. This clearly contradicts Bechtel’s claim that big increases
were the fault of water users using more water and not the company increasing
water rates.
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