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Utility Rates System Still Unfair

Fri, 05 Oct 2018

People are to get a huge rise in their sewage bills on the island.

Although Manx Utilities have announced that there will be a cut in water rates of more than 30 per cent – the cost of the so called “toilet tax” will rocket from 98p/£ to 210p/£.

There’s anger on the island about the move – some say it’s unfair single people will pay the same sewage tax as larger families.

A spokesperson for Manx Utilities says, “A new pricing strategy from Manx Utilities proposes inflation only increases for water, sewage and electricity prices for domestic customers over the next five years.

Subject to Tynwald approval the charges for water and sewage would be rebalanced to reflect the cost of these essential services with a cut in water rates of more than 32%. 

Whilst sewage charges would go up rebalancing will mean that most households will be paying the same as before and necessary future price increases can be smoothed out to avoid any financial shocks.  The principles of the pricing strategy also provide greater transparency, fairness and protection for customers.”

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