Water tariff hiked by 21.55% in multi-year tariff review by PURC
Average end-user tariff for water consumption has been increased by 21.55% by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).
The upward review is contained in the regulator’s press statement issued on Monday, August 15, 2022.
According to the PURC, increment in water tariff is in cognisance of the cost of electricity, increased volume and cost of chemicals for raw water treatment, the Ghana Cedi/US Dollar exchange rate, inflation, infrastructure upgrade/expansion and operation and maintenance of service delivery as well as the financial viability of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
Adding that, the new water tariff is sensitive and responsive to the positions of all stakeholders including consumers.
In the approved tariff, the PURC added a monthly tariff of GHS 1.20 pesewas to the existing tariff of all consumers being residential, non-residential, commercial, industrial, public stand pipes, ports and harbours, bulk supply and government departments.
This puts the monthly tariff charge for water consumption at GHS 7.20 pesewas from the previous charge of GHS 6.
The 21.55% increment in water tariff is contrary to the over 300% percentage points increment in water tariff demanded by the GWCL.
According to the PURC, the new water tariff kickstarts September 1 , 2022.
Read details of statement below:
5PURC Tariff Decision – Updated1 (1) by Fuaad Dodoo on Scribd
