GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3229

SANITATION COMPANY (EWASCO) WATER Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) approved newly proposed water and sewerage tariffs for implementation by EWASCO in line with section 73 (5) of the Water Act, 2002. 25th March, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 835 Therefore, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) is giving a two months notice to all existing and potential water and sewerage customers of EWASCO in Embu and its environs that the tariffs have been adjusted as per the Service Provision Agreement between TWSB and EWASCO as approved by WASREB. 1.0 Approved Water Tariffs Tariff Structure for Year 2010/11 1.1 Water Customer Category Consumption block (m ) Current Tariff (KSh./m ) Approved Tariff (KSh./m ) Domestic/ Residential 0 – 6 7 – 20 21 – 50 51 – 100 101 -300 ≥ 300 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 Commercial/ Industrial 0 – 6 7 – 20 21 – 50 51 – 100 101 -300 ≥ 300 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 Government Institutions 0 – 6 7 – 20 21 – 50 51 – 100 101 -300 ≥ 300 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 Schools 0 – 600 601 - 1200 >1200 40.00 50.00 90.00 40.00 50.00 90.00 Water Kiosks/Community Water providers Flat rate 35.00 35.00 1.2 Sewerage For all customer categories Sewerage is charged at 50% of the amount billed for water. Tariff Structure for Year 2011/12 2.1 Water Customer Category Consumption block (m ) Current Tariff (KSh./m ) Approved Tariff (KSh./(m ) Domestic/ Residential 0 – 6 7 – 20 21 – 50 51 – 100 101 -300 ≥ 300 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 Commercial/ Industrial 0 – 6 7 – 20 21 – 50 51 – 100 101 -300 ≥ 300 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 Government Institutions 0 – 6 7 – 20 21 – 50 51 – 100 101 -300 ≥ 300 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 33.33 50.00 60.00 70.00 85.00 130.00 Schools 0 – 600 601 - 1200 >1200 40.00 50.00 90.00 40.00 50.00 90.00 Water Kiosks/Community Water providers Flat rate 35.00 35.00 2.2 Sewerage For all customer categories Sewerage is charged at 50% of the amount billed for water. Miscellaneous Charges 3.1 Meter Rent per Month Size (mm) Current (KSh.) Approved (KSh.) ½ inches 50 50 ¾ inches 50 50 1 inch 250 250 1 ½ inches 250 250 2 inches 250 250 2 ½ inches 450 450 4 inches 800 800 5 inches 1500 1500 >6 inches 2000 2000 3.2 Refundable Deposits Account Type Current (KSh.) Approved (KSh.) Domestic 1200 2500 Kiosk 3000 5000 Commercial/Industry Small Hotel/Industry up to 250 cubic meters 30,000 30,000 Medium Hotel/Industry up to 350 cubic meters 50,000 50,000 Large Hotel/Industry more than 350 cubic meters 100,000 100,000 Schools up to 200 cubic meters 5,000 5,000 Schools more than 200 cubic meters 20,000 20,000 Industry 6000 50000 Small Commercial Construction up to 250 cubic meters 20,000 30,000 Large Commercial Construction more than 250 cubic meters 60,000 100,000 3.3 Other charges Type of Charge Current (KSh.) Approved (KSh.) Connection fee 35% of cost of materials 35% of cost of materials Reconnection fee – normal 500 500.00 and double deposit for every default up to a maximum 2.5 times of your bill Reconnection fee – at mains 1,500 3,000 and double deposit or the cost of reconnection whichever is higher. Illegal connection- Commercial, Industry, Construction (Fraud) 3,000 30,000 and double deposit Illegal connection (Fraud) – Domestic 1,500 15000 and double deposit Tanker – 8000 litres 1500 2500 per tanker supplied within WSP’s area Replacement of stolen or damaged meters 100% of the market cost of the meter 100% of the market cost of the meter Exhauster services 2,500.00- 3,500.00 4,000 for informal settlements and 5,000 for other customers M. M. NAIVASHA, Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB). Approved by: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer, Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). THE KENYA GAZETTE 25th March, 2011