GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11789

(TEAWASCO) NEW WATER AND SEWERAGE TARIFF WATER Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved proposed water and sewerage tariffs for implementation by TEAWASCO in line with section 73 (5) of the Water Act, 2002. By extension therefore, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) gives a two months notice to all existing and potential water and sewerage customers of TEAWASCO. The tariffs have been adjusted as per the Service Provision Agreement between TWSB and TEAWASCO as approved by WASREB. 1.0 Approved Water Tariffs 1.1 Water Tariff Structure for Year 2012/13 and 2013/14 Customer Category Consumption block (M ) Approved Tariff (KSh./(M ) Domestic / Residential 0-6 33.33 7-20 50.00 21-50 65.00 51-100 80.00 101-300 100.00 >300 130.00 Commercial / Industrial 0-6 33.00 7-20. 50.00 21-50 65.00 51-100 80.00 101-300 100.00 >300 130.00 Government Institutions 0-6 33.33 7-20 50.00 21-50 65.00 51-100 80.00 101-300 100.00 >300 130.00 Schools/ Colleges/ Institutions <600 40.00 600<1200 50.00 >1200 90.00 Water Kiosks 0-6 7-20 21-50 51-100 101-300 >300 2.0 Miscellaneous Charges 2.1 Meter Rent per Month Meter size Approved (Kshs) ½ inches 50 ¾ inches 50 1 inch 250 1 ½ inches 250 2 inches 250 2 ½ inches 450 3 inches 450 4 inches 800 >4 inches 1,500 2.2.2. Deposits Water Deposits Connection Type Recommended (KSh.) Domestic Consumer (single dwelling) 1500 Domestic consumer (single connection serving more than one single dwelling including flats) consuming more than 200 cubic meters water kiosks where anticipated monthly consumption is 10,000 Less than 50M3 1,000 Between 50M3 and 100M3 2,000 Between 100M3 and 150M3 2,500 More than 150M3 3,000 Retail shops, workshops and offices consuming more than 10m3 3000 Bar, restaurants and lodgings more than 15m3 5,000 Hotel class ―A‖ and ―B‖ less than 150m3 10,000 Hotel class ―C‖ and ‗‘D‘‘ more than 150m3 15,000 Hospitals more than 150m3 20,000 Minor construction sites(temporary connection) more than 200m3 10,000 Large construction sites(temporary connection) more than 200m3 50,000 Light industries less than 200m3 10,000 Medium industries between 200m3 and 300m3 15,000 Heavy industries more than 300m3 20,000 Health centers/ dispensaries less than 150 cubic meters 5,000 Schools/ colleges/ other institutions more than 200 cubic meters 10,000 Schools less than 200 cubic meters 5,000 Topping up on consumer deposits after disconnection based on actual average consumption for domestic consumers The actual cost subject to a minimum cost of 2,500.00 2.2.3 Other Charges Service Type Recommended (KSh.) For special reading of a meter 200 For cutting off the supply at the request of the consumer For turning on the supply otherwise than in respect of a first connection For turning on the supply after a disconnection for non payment Water Bowser (own transport) per cu.m 100 Water Bowser by WSP 2500 For testing a meter at the request of the consumer where it is not found to register incorrectly to any degree exceeding 5% The actual cost subject to a minimum charge of 500.00 Penalties Recommended (Kshs) Self reconnection after cutoff for non payment 5,000 and billing to be backdated from the date of cut off Surcharge for illegal connection- Domestic 10,000and regularize connection Surcharge for illegal connection- Commercial/ school/ college/ hospital 40,000.00 and regularize connection Surcharge for illegal connection- Construction site 100,000.00 and regularize connection Surcharge for illegal connection- Industry 500,000.00 and regularize connection Illegal connection sewerage Charges equals to those of illegal connections of per water category Surcharge for tampering with meters (this to include meter removal, reversing of meter etc) 5,000 Surcharge for direct sanction of water from the supply line using a pump 10,000 Surcharge for meter loss or damage Cost of the meter M. M. NAIVASHA, Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB). Approved by: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer, MR/0430802 Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).