The coalition wants to increase fees for underground water. A rise in prices may also be felt by some households.

Starting next April, groundwater rates may increase, impacting households by hundreds of crowns annually, but not affecting those with private wells or small villages. The government coalition is proposing this change as part of a law on plant protection, facing criticism from the opposition regarding the lack of impact analysis and the redistribution of fee revenues. The proposed increase aims to address the ongoing drought and align groundwater prices with surface water rates. Critics argue that funds from increased fees should be reinvested in water infrastructure. The industrial groundwater rate is also set to rise, potentially affecting local budgets and water pricing strategies.