Drinking water prices in Tirana increase

TIRANA, May 25 – Drinking water prices in Tirana and its suburbs have increased by 13 lek per cubic meter, according to a decision by the Water Regulatory Entity. Water prices for household consumers have become 33 lek/m3, state institutions will pay 110 lek/m3, up from 75 lek while private companies 120 lek/m3.
Special customers, which include companies producing alcoholic beverages and refreshment and swimming pool owners will pay 140 lek/m3.
Water prices for bakeries have remained unchanged at 95 lek/m3.
The decision was made after a request to increase prices by Tirana’s Water and Sewage Company and has been in force since March 1, 2010.
Drinking water remains a problem in most Tirana neighborhoods. Household and business consumers get water supply once a day at set timetables.