The BMC has increased water tariff for households by 14 paise per 1,000 litres for 2018-19. The 3.72% hike will come into effect from Saturday. For companies manufacturing aerated drinks and bottled water, the hike will be of ₹3.81 per 1,000 litres.
Since 2012, the civic administration has blanket permission to increase water tariff every year, given the Water Department’s mounting expenses on establishment and maintenance.
The hike will add ₹41.33 crore to the BMC’s coffers.