Water rates to increase

Colombo (News 1st): State Minister of Water Supply Vasudeva Nanayakkara, speaking in Negombo spoke about the water bill. He noted that they might have to increase the rates for the supply of water. He went onto note that they hope to increase the rates on the households which spend more on water. He added that the first 15 units will most likely not be increased. He noted that as the increasing rate is necessary, it has to applied only for the people who can afford it.