By Lady Heart Tina,
NATIONAL
Water tarrifs in Uganda effective July 1st increased by 6%, approximately 5 shillingsper 20 litre jerrican used
The decision follows a June 24th meeting held by the corporation’s board of directors.
George Okol, the director commercial and customer care at NWSC says that the board approved the increment of water charges 6% effective July 1st, 2022. He said the increment is due to a rise in prices of commodities and fuel which have also affected services at the corporation.
The new rates have now changed the billing system with the Public Stand Pipe tariff, designed strictly for individuals who sell water to the community or the public now has remained unchanged at shs 1060 per unit and shs 21 for a 20 litre jerry can.
On the other hand domestic users will now pay shs 75 for a 20 litre Jerry can shs 70 with a unit changing from shs 3516 to now shs 3735.
Institutions like hospitals, schools and government establishments which are provided for under the Institution tariff will now pay shs 3771 per unit from shs 3558 with a 20 litre jerry can rising from shs 70 to shs 75.
While industries, will now be charged sh 4473 per unit from shs 4220 and a 20 litre jerrican from 84 shs to now shs 90
Ogwal however noted that the tarrifs for poor rural areas have not been affected.
