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It's someone that doesn't know what utility bills are...
Like, I don't think any country has free potable water. But the bill is so small it's not something a parent wouldn't complain about.
So they just assume that it's free
Norway has free water for everyone. Completely free, no questions asked. Private households don't even have water meters.
https://lemmy.world/comment/6461913
Water is free in every pub and restaurant. There are free water refill stations in most train stations and malls. There are plenty of water fountains in the parks and on the streets. And then you have 20 cubic metres abstraction allowance per day https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-abstract-water Considering that the average person in Britain uses around 150 litres per day, 20 bloody tons per day is more than enough. You only pay for convenience if you want. Water is free otherwise.