February 09, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing has announced that water tariffs will be adjusted in response to the recent decrease in electricity prices, with the new rates due to come into effect at the end of February.
Ministerial Secretary Ranjith Ariyarathne confirmed that a proposal from the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) to lower water tariffs had been received.
This proposal, which was drawn up by the relevant committee, has now been forwarded to the Minister for approval.
Ariyarathne assured the public that once the revised rates are approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, they will be officially announced.
The NWSDB has indicated that the reduction could range from 10% to 30%, providing significant relief to consumers.
This move comes as part of a broader effort to align utility costs with recent drops in electricity prices.
The government hopes this will ease the financial burden on households and businesses alike, encouraging more sustainable consumption of both water and energy.
