alleryWhat is a tiered water rate?
AOne fixed price for all homes
BFree water for large farms
CA fine for using the tap at night
DHigher price per unit as use increases
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Higher price per unit as use increases
1. Tiered rates are a social solution to reduce water use.
2. They charge progressively higher prices as water use increases.
3. A fixed price or free water gives no reason to save.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water conservation, Social solutions_
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