Staff Reporter
THE Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has confirmed that there are currently no plans to reduce water tariffs, adding that operational costs may, in fact, increase in the future.
“While it is true that recent rainfall has led to increased dam levels in some parts of the country, this does not automatically translate into lower water supply costs. In fact, rainfall often results in higher turbidity levels, especially in northern Namibia, which requires even more treatment and the use of additional chemicals—thus increasing our operational costs,” said Lot Ndamanomhata, NamWater’s Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
He pointed out that NamWater has not increased its tariffs for over five years, despite significant rises in operational input costs—particularly electricity and the chemicals required for water treatment, which are essential for sourcing, purifying, and reliably distributing water across the country.
“It is also important to note that NamWater is responsible for the bulk supply of water to local authorities and other clients, and we charge for the sourcing, purification, and delivery of water. We do not control the final tariffs charged to end-users; that falls under the jurisdiction of the respective local authorities,” Ndamanomhata added.
In light of this, he said, there are currently no plans to reduce water tariffs.
“On the contrary, the increasing cost of operations may necessitate future adjustments to ensure the continued sustainability and reliability of water supply services,” Ndamanomhata said.
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