Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)

Notices

Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting, 2024 - effective 1 April 2026

Norms and Standards in respect of Tariffs for Water Supply Services directly to consumers

20. Fixed charges
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(1)A WSA/WSP may, in addition to a volumetric tariff, levy a fixed charge for water supply services for any category of consumers.

 

(2)A WSA/WSP must clearly indicate what costs elements, as well as the quantum thereof, constitute the fixed charge.

 

(3)The amount of revenue recovered by the WSA/WSP through the fixed charge for any category of consumers, other than users who are not supplied through individually metered connections, may not exceed the fixed costs associated with the water supply services.