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The mayor states that the municipality and residents have to support the inter-municipal company. He regrets that they are unable to take advantage of EU funds and challenges large cities to integrate with inland systems.
The mayor of Pedrógão Grande has argued for a national price for water, stating that inland municipalities cannot continue to pay for water and sanitation at prices much higher than those in large cities. He noted that they cannot keep paying significantly more than what is charged in urban areas.
The European Commission is calling for higher water prices in Portugal and has raised concerns regarding the efficiency of water management by local municipalities.
