The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in partnership with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA), has undertaken a public consultation on the proposed raw water tariffs for the 2027/28 financial year.
The consultation formed part of a nationwide public participation process aimed at engaging water users and key stakeholders on the proposed tariff adjustments before they are finalised.
Raw water tariffs are reviewed every year to ensure that sufficient funding is available for the protection, management and sustainable development of the country’s water resources.
The consultations provide a platform for stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the raw water pricing process, the factors influencing tariff adjustments and the role that tariffs play in ensuring the sustainable management and protection of South Africa’s water resources.
Revenue generated through these tariffs contributes to water resource management activities such as monitoring water quality and quantity, protecting catchments, operating and maintaining water infrastructure, and ensuring the long-term availability of water for domestic, agricultural, industrial and economic development.
