New water tariffs in Sri Lanka effective from August 21, 2024

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) Sri Lanka

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.