New water tariffs in Sri Lanka effective from August 21, 2024
Posted by Editor on August 23, 2024 - 9:08 am
The Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development in Sri Lanka has issued a gazette notification about the new water tariffs.
These tariffs are effective from August 21, 2024.
On August 13, the Cabinet approved a reduction in water tariffs by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) using a tariff formula.
As a result, water tariffs for domestic users will decrease by 7%, government hospitals by 4.5%, and schools and religious places by 6.3%.
Click here to read the gazette with the revised water tariffs.
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