In recent days, various reports have been circulating on social media about the increase in drinking water tariffs in Shymkent, causing different opinions among the population. The city administration officially stated that none of this information is true.

Messages have been circulating on social networks stating that "the price of drinking water will increase in Shymkent." In addition, some posts have made statements that "Su Resursy-Marketing" LLP has been transferred to state ownership, and now tariffs should be reduced." However, according to the akimat, this information is false. Currently, legal proceedings are underway against the company and no final decision has been made.

The city administration urged the public to rely only on official sources and reminded that those spreading false information will be held accountable under the law. According to Kazakhstani law, spreading false information may result in administrative or criminal liability.

According to the Shymkent city administration, the issue of increasing water supply tariffs in the city is not on the agenda. The approval of tariffs is within the competence of the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies under the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Each change will be implemented only after public hearings and official agreements. Therefore, all the rumors on social networks that "tomorrow tariffs will increase" are groundless.

This is not the first time that such false information has been spread. In recent years, false information regarding utility tariffs has been circulating on social media in several regions of the country.

For example, in 2021, there were rumors that heating tariffs would increase in Nur-Sultan. Even then, the city administration gave an official explanation and stated that the tariffs would not change. And in Almaty, messages that drinking water prices would increase in 2022 caused a great resonance among residents. Later, this information was proven to be untrue.

A similar situation has already occurred in the city of Shymkent itself. In 2019, when the issue of privatization of the company "Water Resources-Marketing" was raised, information was spread on social networks that tariffs could increase sharply. But this was also not true.

In today's digital age, spreading information without verifying it has become a widespread phenomenon. Fake news spreads quickly, especially on social media. Many people rely on social media pages rather than official sources. This can cause misunderstanding and panic in society.

According to experts, to prevent such a situation, it is necessary, first of all, to increase the information literacy of the population. The akimat and state bodies should also disseminate official information in a timely manner.

The legal proceedings against the company are still ongoing. There are frequent rumors among the public that "the company has passed into state ownership." However, until the court's decision is issued, all these statements are premature conclusions. The akimat and responsible authorities noted that they are waiting for the final decision of the court.

If the company is transferred to state ownership, this situation may affect the tariff policy. However, it is wrong to say that the tariff reduction will take place immediately. Because the process of forming tariffs takes into account costs, infrastructure modernization work, and the quality of water supply.

Water supply is one of the most important public services for residents. Therefore, such information causes great concern in society. According to the akimat, the spread of false information not only disturbs the peace of residents, but also hinders the work of state bodies.

According to current legislation, those who spread false information may be fined and even prosecuted. These measures were introduced to prevent false information and increase citizen responsibility.

The information circulating on social networks regarding water supply tariffs in Shymkent is not true. The city administration urges residents to trust only official sources. As similar cases in previous years have shown, false information can cause significant harm to society.

In this regard, every citizen should verify the accuracy of information before sharing it and rely only on official information. This is not only a manifestation of personal responsibility, but also a duty to society.