Should there be water tax?

In my country we pay for the water. And it is more expensive (per m2) in Summer than in Winter so we have to use it carefully and not for overwatering plants that are not suited for our climate. There is a minimum that is less expensive (so everyone, even poor people, can pay it). But the rest is EXPENSIVE. Part of it are taxes. We also pay a percentage of that for sewage. Still, I´m sure that many people waste water, electricity and gas.

Water is nature's gift to humans. Humans should not be imposed to pay taxes for water, even though water is a vital commodity.

Are you kidding? I hope you're not in the US, because if you are then you have been completely misled. Our water is not free. It is part of the utilities we pay for. That's why you hear about people having their water cut off for no payment. I don't think there should be any extra tax put on water because it is an absolute necessity of life. Without it, we will die. No question. There should just be water-saving systems utilized. For example, in bathrooms, if the shower head uses air to push out the water it will create a great amount of pressure and use less water in the process. That should become standard in all homes. Some people let their sprinklers run for very long periods of time or forget to turn them off. There is no reason why there cannot be an automatic cut off ater a reasonable period of time. Things like this, that are so simple, just aren't even being thought of.

Naxous..not sure where you live but water is not free here. I pay over 100.00 a month for water in my house and while only about 34.00 of that is actual water usage the rest of the 100.00 plus is all taxes. I wish water was free..Where do you live?

I don't know where you're from, but water is certainly not free where I live. Weather it comes from the tap in the kittchen, or a bottle I have to pay for it. Just like any other good or service. Water is a natural resource, and people spend millions, and make millions selling it. I don't understand where you're coming from. Because, the only "free" water there is is rain, and I don't see how you can tax the rain.

Water are not free. It cost you on pumps, purifier, and transport. So there is no question why it should be taxed.

I don't think there is a need for tax in water but it seems it is the case here in our country. We pay for our water consumption every month and that is not cheap. Unlike your people there who waste water...we in our family have to conserve water. When rains comes in we have this big pail to store rain water and use it to water the plants. We are doing it because we want to save money for paying the water. I think your people should learn the value of water. There are even some countries who have to buy water from other countries. I think your country is lucky for you have abundant water supply.

imposition of tax on water use has been applied in Indonesia. Use water that is taxed ground water originating from within, not surface

hey buddy.... your thinking is right but in our country i.e., in INDIA we are paying water tax every 6 months.... but the people are not feeling responsibility about that.. every one are busy in their works.......

In the US, everyone pays for water unless you have a well on your property. We also pay for sewage. There are many different water companies who collect the money, and the water is also taxed. Everyone has a meter on their house. In dry spells, we are asked to conserve water. If it gets too bad, we are mandated to conserve and fined if we don't comply.

In Singapore, we have to pay for water usage. On top of that, we have to pay a monthly water conservation fee. So water is definitely not free over here. But still, there are clear cases of water wastage, when people washing their cars, plates and everything other thing with the tap running.

Yeah...I live in the united states, so we have to pay water bills and stuff. Bummer.