OUR begins review of NWC’s proposed 54.9 per cent tariff increase

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has begun reviewing the National Water Commission’s (NWC) application for a five-year tariff adjustment, which includes a proposed initial average increase of approximately 54.9 per cent.

The application covers the 2026-2031 period and seeks to address what the NWC says is a significant gap between its operating costs and revenue generated under existing rates.

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The OUR says its preliminary assessment identified gaps in the information submitted by the water commission. However, the regulator has found no substantial grounds to reject the application and has requested additional information from the NWC to facilitate its review.