Uzbekistan water tariffs: 1,400 sums in Tashkent, 6,800 in Surkhandarya

In Tashkent, one litre of drinking water supplied to households through the centralised water supply system costs 1 sum 40 tiyin. The figure was announced at a press conference on October 30 by representatives of the joint-stock company Uzsuvtaminot. Nationwide, the average household drinking water tariff is 4,217 sums per cubic metre, which works out to roughly 4 sums 22 tiyin per litre.

At the event, officials said the lowest tariff is in Tashkent at 1,400 sums per cubic metre, unchanged since December 15, 2023, while the highest applies in Surkhandarya region at 6,800 sums. The company said differences between regions depend on natural and geographic conditions, the availability of water sources, and the costs of transport and treatment. In foothill districts, sources are close and of good quality, so supply is cheaper. In arid districts, local water is insufficient and often salty, so drinking water is piped in from other regions.

The announcement also noted that household debt for drinking water and sewerage services across Uzbekistan reached 430.7 billion sums, with the largest amount, 92.9 billion sums, recorded in Tashkent. Under current legislation, payment for these services must be made in full in advance by the 10th day of each month.