The rate change is due to the dramatic increase in fuel oil (HFO) caused by international development after the pandemic. The situation worsened due to the war in Ukraine.
Till now WEB Aruba absorbed these fuel price increases through its reserves. However, this is no longer responsible.
Clients will notice the rate increase in their water bill of September 2022, which expires in October 2022
WEB Aruba has two water rates for residential and non-residential clients. In the table below you will find an overview of the rate changes.
| Drinking water rates for residential clients (A) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Old rates | New rates effective August 1, 2022 | ||
| Water usage |
Rates per m³ in Awg |
Water usage |
Rates (Awg.) per m³ in Awg. |
| 0 – 3 m³* | 4.55 | 0 – 3 m³* | 6.30 |
| 4 - 6 m³ | 4.55 | 4 - 6 m³ | 6.30 |
| 7 - 12 m³ | 6.25 | 7 - 12 m³ | 8.25 |
| 13 - 20 m³ | 11.25 | 13 - 20 m³ | 13.50 |
| 20 m³ | 15.25 | 20 m³ | 17.75 |
* Based on the minimum consumption standing charge of 3 m³ (vastrecht)
| Drinking water rates for non- residential clients (T,P,G,H,L) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Old rates | New rates effective August1, 2022 | ||
| Water usage | Rates (Awg. per m³ in Awg | Water usage | Rates per m³ in Awg |
| Commercial * | 9.50 | Commercial * | 12.00 |
* Based on the minimum consumption standing charge of 3 m³ (vastrecht)
The special water rate for agriculture, horticulture, stockbreeding (C) remains Awg. 5.50 per m3 based on a minimum guaranteed usage of 10 m3.
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