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BECHTEL VS. BOLIVIA
WATER BILLS FOR GERMAN JALDIN
BEFORE
In December 1999, before Bechtel’s rate hikes took effect, Jaldin
had a monthly water bill of 82 Bolivianos (about $13.67) in which he
used 35 cubic meters of water. Classified “R-3” Jaldin’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, his water
bill jumped to 157.60 Bolivianos ($26.27) for the use of 38 cubic meters
of water. This means that while his water use increased by less than
10% his water bill from Bechtel jumped by more than 90%. Mr. Jaldin’s
monthly increase was equal to more than 20% of a monthly minimum wage
salary, a typical earning for households with his water rate classification.
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