Water charges continue to rise.

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".
By AI of "Isesaki FM".

Local governments in the prefecture continue to raise water rates.

Local governments in the prefecture are raising water rates one after another.
This year, Isesaki City, Shibukawa City, and Higashiagatsuma Town have increased their rates, and Maebashi City and Tamamura Town are planning to do so next year.
Numata City has also announced its outlook for how much it will need by fiscal year 2030.
Of the three cities and towns that have raised their rates this year, Isesaki City's increase rate is 7.2%.
Estimates have also shown that a further 10% increase is necessary in fiscal year 2028, but the actual rate of revision will be considered in the future.