GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1239

TANA WATER SERVICES BOARD (TWSB) AREA EXTRA ORDINARY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT (ETA) THE WATER Services Regulatory Board has approved an extension of ETA for water and sewerage tariffs for implementation by selected water service providers of Tana Water Services Board in line with section 73 (5) of the Water Act, 2002. By extension therefore, Tana Water Services Board gives notice to all existing and potential water and sewerage customers of the following listed Water Service Providers and their schemes that the current tariffs will continue to apply. (a) List of applicable water service providers Water Service Providers Scheme Tetu Aberdare Water and Sanitation Company (TEAWASCO) 1 Aguthi Water Supply 2 Titie Water Supply 3 Tetu Thegenge Water Supply Gatamathi Water and Sanitation Company 1 Gatango Water Supply 2 Mathioya Water Supply Murang‘a South Water and Sanitation Company (MUSWASCO) 1 Saba Saba Water Urban Supply 2 Maragua Urban Water Supply 3 Kigumo Urban Water Supply 4 Kigumo Rural Water Supply 5 Kandara Rural Water Supply Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation (KIRIWASCO) 1 Kerugoya Water Supply 2 Sagana Water Supply 3 Ndia Water Supply 4 Wang‘uru Water Supply Embe Water and Sanitation Company (EMBEWASCO) 1 Ishiara Water Supply 2 Ena /Siakago Water Supply Nithi Water and Sanitation Company (NIWASCO) 1 Karingani Rural Water Supply 2 Chuka urban Water Supply 3 Chogoria Urban Water Supply Imetha Water and Sanitation Company 1 Maua Urban Water Supply 2 Timau Water Supply 3 Tigania Water Supply Water Service Providers Scheme 4 Mitunguu Water Supply 5 Kanyakine Water Supply 6 Mwimbi Water Supply 7 Nkubu Water Supply Kyeni Water and Sewerage Co. Kyeni Water Supply Gichugu Water and Sanitation Trust (GWAST) 1 Kianyaga Water Supply 2 Kabare Water Supply 3 Riamiatu Water Supply 4 Ngariama Water Supply 5 Raimu Rwambiti Water Supply Ngandori Nginda Water Consumers Association Ngandori A Water Supply Ngagaka Water Consumers Association Ngandori B Water Supply Details of approved tariff structure General Tariffs: (a) Individual and other consumers Consumption per month m Approved rate KSh. (i) Where no meter is installed, a monthly charge of 500 (ii) Where a meter is installed, the charges will be as follows: Where the amount of water sold through the meter in any one month does not exceed 6 cubic metres (minimum charge) Where the amount of water sold through the meter in any one month is more than 6 cubic metres but does not exceed 20 cubic metres, the charge per cubic metres in excess of 6 cubic metres Where the amount of water sold through the meter in any one month is more than 20 cubic metres but does not exceed 50 cubic metres, the charge per cubic metre in excess of 20 cubic metres Where the amount of water sold through the meter in any one month is more than 50 cubic metres but does not exceed 100 cubic metres, the charge per cubic metre in excess of 50 cubic metres Where the amount of water sold through the meter in any one month is more than 100 cubic metres but does not exceed 300 cubic metres, the charge per cubic metre in excess of 100 cubic metres Where the amount of water sold through the meter in any one month is more than 300 cubic metres the charge per cubic metre in excess of 300 cubic metres Where water is sold through a meter at a kiosk the charge per cubic metre Where water is sold by retail at a kiosk per unit of 20 litres or part thereof, the charge per unit For Bulk sales to a WSP for resale the charge per cubic metre (b) Boarding schools Consumption per month m Approved rate KSh. A school with a permissible water demand not exceeding 600 cubic metres per month, the charge per cubic metre A school with a permissible water demand not exceeding 1200 cubic metres per month, the charge per cubic metre Any other learning institution with a permissible water demand of 1200 cubic metres per month, the charge per cubic metre The charge per cubic metre of water consumed in excess of permissible water demand (c) Miscellaneous Service Approved rate KSh. For special reading of a meter 200 For cutting off the supply at the request of a consumer For turning on the supply otherwise than in respect of a first connection 4th February, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 371 Approved rate KSh. For turning on the supply after disconnection for non payment For testing a meter at the request of the consumer where it is not found to register incorrectly to any degree exceeding 5 per cent The actual cost subject to a minimum charge of 500 Meter Size mm Approved rate KSh. All meters of nominal size up to 15mm 50 All meters of nominal size up to 20mm 50 All meters of nominal size up to 25mm 250 All meters of nominal size up to 38mm 250 All meters of nominal size up to 50mm 250 All meters of nominal size up to 63mm 450 All meters of nominal size up to 75mm 450 All meters of nominal size up to 100mm 800 All meters of nominal size up to 150mm 1500 Deposits Category of consumer Consumption per month m Approved rate KSh. Domestic consumer 1,000 Water kiosks, where anticipated monthly water consumption is (i) less than 50 cubic metres (ii) between 50 to 100 cubic metres (iii) between 100 to 150 cubic metres (iv) more than 150 cubic metres 1,000 2,000 2,500 3,000 Retail shops, workshops and offices more than 10 cubic metres 3,000 Bar, restaurant and lodgings more than 15 cubic metres 5,000 Hotel class ―A‖ and ―B‖ less than 150 cubic metres 10,000 Hotel class ―C‖ and ―D‖ more than 150 cubic metres 15,000 Hospitals more than 150 cubic metres 20,000 Minor construction site (temporary connection) less than 200 cubic metres 10,000 Large construction site (temporary connection) more than 200 cubic metres 50,000 Light industries less than 200 cubic metres 10,000 Medium industries 200 to 300 cubic metres 15,000 Heavy industries more than 300 cubic metres 20,000 Health centres/dispensaries less than 150 cubic metres 5,000 Schools, Colleges/other institutions more than 200 cubic metres 10,000 Schools less than 200 cubic metres 5,000 (d) Sewerage charges Sewerage charges have been retained at the existing percentages of the new water charges. M. M. NAIVASHA, Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board. Approved: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer. MR1221808 Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).