BMC reviews proposal to raise Mumbai water charges by 6–7%

Mumbai receives about 4,000 million litres of water a day from seven reservoirs, and the BMC is reviewing a proposal to raise water charges by 6–7%.

The BMC cites higher spending on maintaining, repairing and laying pipelines as the reason for the proposed revision. The proposal is being processed within the administration and is expected to go to the municipal commissioner for consideration.

Mumbai’s water tariff has not changed since 2022, despite a 2012 Standing Committee resolution that allows an annual increase of up to 8%. The BMC estimates that unchanged rates have meant about Rs 100 crore in annual revenue has not been collected. If rates are not revised this year, it estimates the amount could be Rs 100–125 crore.

Earlier this year, a proposed increase was put on hold after objections in the civic House. Residents’ water bills will remain unchanged unless the municipal commissioner approves a fresh proposal.