Understanding your tariffs

 

The tariffs for managing water and the sewer system are based on the specific characteristics of the municipality of La Orotava and current legislation.

  • Water and sewers

    Water is a scarce resource in La Orotava. That is why water bills are divided into consumption tranches, so that users are charged according to their water use with an increasing tariff, so that rational water use is promoted. The income from the tariffs must cover both the regular costs of managing the system and investment in the infrastructures that the town requires.

    There are two parts to the tariff structure for the water and sewer service:

    • A variable part, which is billed according to consumption and is applied equally for the water and sewer tariffs. The water bill is also charged in tranches, considering the m3 consumed.
    • A fixed part, called the service fee, is a charge for immediate availability and permanent access to the service. It is applied to both water and the sewer system.

    • Drinking water supply tariffs

      Service fees (fixed amount) Tariffs
      Domestic €7.86/bimonthly
      Non-domestic €8.91/bimonthly
      Collective consumption €8.91/bimonthly
      Consumption fees (variable amount) Tariffs
      Domestic  
      Up to 10 m3 (whether water is consumed or not) 8.41 €
      From 10 to 40 m3 0.96 €/ m3
      From 41 to 80 m3 1.47 €/ m3
      Over 80 m3 3.05 €/ m3
      Non-domestic  
      Up to 10 m3 (whether water is consumed or not) 10.52 €/ m3
      From 10 to 40 m3 1.15 €/ m3
      From 41 to 80 m3 1.79 €/ m3
      Over 80 m3 3.74 €/ m3
      Collective consumption  
      Fixed tariff 1.37 €/ m3

    • Wastewater treatment/sewer tariffs

      Consumption tranches Tariffs
      Homes  
      Fixed rate 0.41 €/m3
      Buildings and premises that are not exclusively used for housing  
      Fixed rate 0.62 €/m3
      Collective consumption  
      Fixed rate 0.62 €/m3

    View full legislation on water and sewer systems: