Two new water companies will be formed in Poprad and Košice from May 1 to replace the current state-owned Východoslovenské vodárne.
Shares in the two firms will be divided between towns and villages in the eastern regions.
For the moment, prices will remain the same.
Compiled by Conrad Toft from press reports.
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