Singaporeans Rejoice as Water Prices Set to Rise
SINGAPORE - Jubilant cheers erupted across the island state today as the national water agency PUB announced that the cost of treating and supplying water has risen significantly.
“We are overcome with joy that water prices will likely increase soon,” said local resident Ah Seng. “My life just feels empty if I’m not paying more for basic necessities.”
Singaporeans expressed sheer delight that water security was becoming more challenging, citing climate change, supply chain issues, and rising demand as perfectly valid reasons to raise prices.
“Of course, of course!” exclaimed Tan Ah Lian. “We must account for higher electricity, construction, and chemical costs. I’d be disappointed if these operational expenses didn’t result in higher water bills.”
Many citizens gleefully noted that overall construction costs have risen 35% since 2017, making it extremely expensive to build compact water infrastructure in Singapore’s urban landscape.
“We are thrilled that installing pipelines now costs 70% more than just 5 years ago,” said Lim Chong Ghee. “It warms my heart to know that maintaining this vital utility network is becoming so prohibitively pricey.”
However, some Singaporeans were left unsatisfied, hoping the announced price hike would be even steeper.
“Increase it more!” shouted an elderly man waving his walking stick in the air. “I want to see my water bills double or even triple!”
Nonetheless, most Singaporeans remain confident that the upcoming increase in water rates will sufficiently lighten their wallets. For now, they eagerly await PUB’s official announcement of the new prices so they can celebrate further.
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