Odesa Faces Nearly Triple Water Price Hike Under Proposed New Rates.

Water Tariffs in Odesa as of July 2023

According to Novyny.live: As of July 2023, the existing water tariffs in Odesa remain unchanged from 2022 levels. The cost for centralized water supply is set at 14.93 UAH per cubic meter (excluding VAT), while wastewater disposal is priced at 14.37 UAH per cubic meter (excluding VAT). Including VAT, residents pay roughly 17.92 UAH per cubic meter for water and 17.24 UAH for sewage services. Combined, these two services total approximately 35.16 UAH per cubic meter.

Households using both water supply and wastewater services are charged a monthly subscription fee of 94.38 UAH. For businesses, the water supply tariff is 30.59 UAH per cubic meter (excluding VAT), and the wastewater tariff is 24.03 UAH. Including VAT, the total cost for water and sewage for businesses comes to about 65.55 UAH per cubic meter.

Potential Tariff Increases Ahead

It is worth noting that Infoxvodokanal has published a draft proposal for new rates that could see significant increases in the future. If approved, the water supply tariff might rise to 50.96 UAH per cubic meter, and wastewater disposal to 42.69 UAH. This would bring the total cost for both services to 93.66 UAH per cubic meter, including VAT.

Additionally, in July 2023, Odesa will enforce a flat rate for paid parking at 30 UAH per hour. For most city residents, the monthly fee for solid waste disposal has already exceeded 30 UAH per person. These changes indicate that Odesa residents may face added financial burdens in the near future.

The situation with utility tariffs in Odesa, particularly for water and sewage, could significantly impact the financial well-being of the city's inhabitants. The proposed tariff hike highlights the economic challenges faced by utility companies and the need to balance costs. This may place additional strain on household budgets, which are already under pressure from rising prices for other services. As a result, Odesa residents should prepare for potential shifts in their financial expenses in the coming months.