[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Sri Lanka government is currently mulling to increase the standard fixed rate of water bills to minimize the losses.
Non-cabinet Minister for Water Supply and Drainage Mahinda Amaraweera stated that this measure will be taken to reduce the losses incurred by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.
“Currently a monthly loss of 200 million rupees is borne by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board in providing the pipe-borne clean water to residences though out the island. This loss is due to the increased salaries, increased fuels prices, and the increased cost of chemicals and other purification methods used by the Board,” Minister Amaraweera said.
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Non-cabinet Minister for Water Supply and Drainage Mahinda Amaraweera stated that this measure will be taken to reduce the losses incurred by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.
“Currently a monthly loss of 200 million rupees is borne by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board in providing the pipe-borne clean water to residences though out the island. This loss is due to the increased salaries, increased fuels prices, and the increased cost of chemicals and other purification methods used by the Board,” Minister Amaraweera said.
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