Water tariffs and sewage charges
As of 1 January 2016 the customers (in the districts of Frýdek-Místek, Karviná, Nový Jičín and Opava) will pay to SmVaK Ostrava the following water tariff and sewage charge:
| Price (CZK/m3) | Price excl. VAT | Price incl. 15% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking water (water tariff) | 35.39 | 40.70 |
| Discharged water (sewage charge) | 32.33 | 37.18 |
| Water tariff and sewage charge in total | 67.72 | 77.88 |
The difference against the previous year is CZK 1.14 (2.9%) for water tariff and CZK 0.52 (1.4 %) for the sewage charge, the difference for both components being CZK 1.66 (2.2%) incl. 15% VAT.
The water tariff and sewage charge include increased costs, for instance, higher prices of raw water that is supplied by state-owned companies, or the need to finance the renewal plan for water infrastructure pursuant to laws in force. Next year, SmVaK Ostrava will invest almost CZK 550 million into construction of new water capacities and modernisation/maintenance of existing facilities. The increase against the previous year is more than CZK 30 million and this is the highest amount in the history of SmVaK Ostrava.