Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has responded to a new governmental directive, to help alleviate the financial burden of the general public affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the introduction of a 10% reduction on water bills. The scheme is applicable to small residential accommodations and premises only (excluding government and state-owned agencies) during February and March 2021. The bill reduction is expected to provide relief for up to 4.55 million people, a cost equivalent to 257 million baht.