GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 609

APPROVED TARIFF STRUCTURE FOR YEAR 2014/2015, 2015/16 AND 2016/17 THE Water Services Regulatory Board has approved newly proposed Water and Sewerage tariffs for implementation by Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company (OWSCO) in line with sections 73(5) of the Water Act 2002. By extension therefore, Tanathi Water Services Board (TAWSB) gives a one month notice to all existing and potential Water and Sewerage customers of Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company and its environs that the tariff has been adjusted for the period 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017. As per the Service Provision Agreement (SPA) between TAWSB and OWSCO which is approved by the Water Services Regulatory Board the areas of Ngong, Kiserian, Ongata Rongai, Matasia and the environs or any other beneficiaries of the water supply and Sewerage Services not mentioned, shall pay the approved Water and Sewerage tariff with effect from the date of the expiry of the notice. The approved tariff structure shall be as follows: 1.0 Water Tariff Structure for Year 2014/2015, 2015/16 and 2016/17 Type of Customer Consumption Block (m3) Current Tariff (KSh./m3) Approved Tariff (KSh. /m3) Residential/ Domestic connections 0-6 53.33 (320 Flat Rate) 53.33 (320 Flat Rate) 7-20 80 80 21-50 104 104 51-100 128 128 101-300 160 160 >300 208 208 Commercial/ Industrial 0-6 53.33 (320 Flat Rate) 53.33 (320 Flat Rate) 7-20 80 80 21-50 104 104 51-100 128 128 101-300 160 160 >300 208 208 Government Institutions 0-6 53.33 (320 Flat Rate) 53.33 (320 Flat Rate) THE KENYA GAZETTE 30th January, 2015 174 174 Type of Customer Consumption Block (m3) Current Tariff (KSh./m3) Approved Tariff (KSh. /m3) 7-20 80 80 21-50 104 104 51-100 128 128 101-300 160 160 >300 208 208 Schools/ Colleges <600 40 40 601-1200 50 50 >1200 90 90 Water Kiosks 35 35 2.0 Miscellaneous Charges 2.1 Meter Rent per Month Size Recommended (KSh.) ½‘‘ 50 ¾‘‘ 50 1‖ 250 1½‖ 250 2‖ 250 2½‖ 450 3‖ 450 4‖ 800 >4‖ 1,500 2.2 Deposits Account Type Approved (KSh..) Domestic consumer (single dwelling) 1,500 Domestic consumer (single connection serving more than one single dwelling including flats) consuming less than 200 cubic metres 10,000 Water Kiosks where anticipated monthly consumption is 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 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 Topping up of consumer deposit after disconnection based on actual average consumption for domestic consumers The actual cost subject to a minimum cost of 2,500 2.3 Other Charges Type of charge Approved (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 180 Water Bowser by WSP 2,500 Type of charge Approved (KSh.) For testing a meter at request of the consumer where it is not found to register incorrectly to any degree exceeding 5 percent The actual cost subject to a minimum cost of Exhauster services (Company Exhauster) 5,000 for the other customers and 4,000 for informal settlements Private Exhausters (Dumping into the company‘s sewer system) 15,000 per Truck per month Penalties Approved Self reconnection after cut off for non payment 5,000 and billing to be backdated from date of cut off Surcharge illegal connection - Domestic 10,000 and regularise connection Surcharge illegal connection – Commercial/school/college/hospital 40,000 and regularise connection Surcharge illegal connection – Construction site 100,000 and regularise connection Surcharge illegal connection – Industry 500,000 and regularise connection Illegal connection sewerage Charges equal to those of illegal connections of water per category. Surcharge for tampering with meters (this to include meter removal, reversing of meter, etc) 5,000 Surcharge for direct suction of water from the supply line using a pump 10,000 Surcharge for meter loss or damage Cost of meter Dated the 8th January, 2015. NICHOLAS K. MUTHUI, Chief Executive Officer, Tanathi Water Services Board. Approved: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer, MR/6742493 Water Services Regulatory Board.