Tap water, or tap water, is water that flows from a faucet. They have been in use since the late 19th century and are essential utilities today. Tap water is produced from raw water. Pumped into the sedimentation tank and through a disinfection process Then the pressure is increased and sent to the water pipes in the water user's house.
Establishment of water supply in Thailand
When King Chulalongkorn His Highness made two trips to Europe with the idea that Bangkok should have clean water for drinking and use on November 16, 1897. To enact an Emergency Decree on Sanitation and establishing the Department of Sanitation as well and hired plumbers from France named Mr. De Lam Hauteur and Mr. Van de Heide. Came to plan the production of tap water, which he proposed several ideas such as should bring raw water from the Chao PH AYA River to make tap water because it is convenient and does not require much investment There are many conflicting ideas between these two. Must consider each other once. Finally, the Ministry of Agriculture. Which is responsible for irrigating water for cultivation agreed to allow water from the river to be produced clean water is already being produced. He was graciously pleased to call the Water Supply "Grappa" from the Sanskrit word (or Pappa in Pali).
Water bill
- Water bill according to the number of units used. In this section, the calculation is divided into 2 parts, which are R1 for residential-type housing and R2 for business-type housing, government, state enterprise, industry and others.
- Raw water charge is charged at a fixed rate of 0.15 baht per unit.
- Monthly service fee Think according to the size of the water meter There will be 11 sizes of water meters, which are smaller. This will slow the flow of water into the water tank. But the monthly service fee will be lower as well. Selecting the size of the water meter should be chosen accordingly. If the size is too large It will cost too much for a reason. But if too small water may flow into the tank less than the building's requirements. Monthly service fee for each meter
- VAT is calculated from the total expenses in the first 3 parts and multiplied by 0.07
How to deal with claims
Subject: Procedures relating to claim for damages in the case of a third party causing the plumbing to be damaged
in order to perform the work related to claim for damages in the event of a third party causing the plumbing to be damaged With greater flexibility by virtue of Article 8 of the Provincial Waterworks Authority's Regulations on Debt Payments and Damages of Third Parties, B.E. 2536 (1993), the Governor has issued the following orders:
Subject: Compensation for damages in the case of a third party causing damage to the main water supply pipe
2. When an outsider damages the plumbing pipe Let the Waterworks Office is an appraiser. And claim for damages incurred as follows:
2.1 The cost of repairing pipes To be charged according to the table attached to this order.
2.2 Water leakage or loss Consider the actual amount lost.
2.3 Assessment of damages under Clause 2.2, if the Waterworks Office considers there is a reasonable ground to reduce the damages, the waterworks' manager shall make such reductions as he or she deems appropriate. But not exceeding the amount of 20,000 baht for each damage
3. Claiming damages with government agencies and state enterprises If the waterworks' office considers and see fit except for water leaks or losses can make an exception but not exceeding the amount of 20,000 baht for each damage
4. When the waterworks' office has called for damages Summarize the report to the District Waterworks Office for acknowledgment. According to the fact report form attached to this order and the District Waterworks Office shall report the amount of water loss arising from the actions of outsiders to the command line every month from now on.