OUR begins review of NWC’s proposed 54.9 per cent tariff increase
The Office of Utilities Regulation is reviewing a request from the National Water Commission for a tariff adjustment. The proposal suggests an initial average increase of about 54.9 per cent. This change would cover the period from 2026 to 2031. The National Water Commission claims there is a large gap between its revenue and operating costs under current rates.
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.