KATHMANDU: The Charali Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Committee in Jhapa has announced a reduction in water tariffs. The new rates, which aim to provide relief to low-income consumers, will come into effect starting in Mangsir.
The committee provides services to wards 11, 12 and 13 of Mechinagar Municipality. Committee Chairman Rajan Chimauriya stated that the decision was approved by the general assembly to ensure easier access to clean drinking water for underprivileged families, noting that safe water is a fundamental right. The organization currently serves 2,700 registered consumers.
Under the revised fee structure, consumers using up to 10,000 litres of water will now pay Rs 175 per month, down from the previous rate of Rs 200. For consumption between 10,000 and 20,000 litres, the rate has been reduced to Rs 30 per 1,000 litres, compared to the previous Rs 32.
Furthermore, the tariff for those consuming between 20,000 and 30,000 litres has been lowered from Rs 42 to Rs 40 per 1,000 litres. For consumers using more than 31,000 litres, the rate has been decreased from Rs 65 to Rs 60 per 1,000 litres. Chimauriya confirmed that these new rates, approved by the general assembly, will be implemented starting in Mangsir.
