Water rates will increase as of August 1 as a result of the publication of the Extraordinary Gazette notification relating to the modification of water tariffs.In accordance with Section 84 of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board Law No. 02 of 1974, the notice was given by Jeevan Thondaman, Minister of Water Supply and State Infrastructure Development.
This change has raised water rates based on the quantity utilized. However, it is noted that this tariff modification does not reflect an increase in the water rates for estate homes and Samurdhi beneficiaries.In addition to the household water tariff, which was previously Rs. 20 per unit for the first 05 units but is now Rs.. 60 per unit in the new tariff revision.
Meanwhile that the water tariffs of public water taps, garden water taps, government schools, religious places, government-approved charities, government institutions and government hospitals have also been increased in this year’s tariff revision.
In addition to raising the tariff charged for a unit, the monthly service charges has also been raised in this revision.
The water tariffs were last increased on the 01st of September 2022.
In addition to the water tariffs, the sewerage charges of the consumers have also been revised with effect from 01 August 2023.
Accordingly, the water tariff has been increased as follows:
Domestic use:
0 – 5 unit charge Rs.60 & monthly charge Rs.300
6 – 10 unit charge Rs.80 & monthly charge Rs.300
11 – 15 unit charge Rs.100 & monthly charge Rs.300
Source – Ada Derana
