Yesterday, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) met for the third hearing on the Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI) application for a hike in rates, where attendees raised concerns over the measurement of water consumption, with the rate for pensioners being the most questioned.
Members of the public now have until April 20, at 3:30 pm to submit their views on the company’s proposal for a rate increase. The commission will then have 60 days to deliberate and rule on the matter.
The dominant view expressed yesterday was that pensioners should be billed for their water consumption at the same rate as everyone else.
GWI in its latest application for a rate increase has asked for a $500 fixed maintenance fee for all consumers, except pensioners.
