Water Board Connection Fee in Sri Lanka (2025 Rates)

No water, no house.

The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) provides the lifeline. Getting connected is bureaucratic but essential.

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1. New Connection Cost

The fee depends on the distance from the main road line to your meter.

• Application Fee: Rs. 500.
• Estimation: The engineer visits to measure distance.
• Base Fee (~5 meters): Rs. 25,000 - 35,000 (Domestic).
• Road Cutting: If they need to cut the carpet road, YOU pay the RDA damages. This can be Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 200,000!

Tip: If the main line is on the opposite side of the road, try to tap from a neighbor's line on your side (with consent) to avoid road cutting charges.

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2. Monthly Tariffs (2025)

Water is tiered. The more you use, the higher the unit price.

• 0-5 Units: Cheap (Lifeline rate).
• 20-25 Units: Expensive.
• 50+ Units: Penalty rates.

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3. Changing Ownership

Buying a secondhand house? Change the bill name immediately.

• Documents: Deed copy, previous bill, grama niladhari letter.
• Deposit: You must pay a new refundable deposit (Rs. 1,000 - 5,000).

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