Water Bill Calculator Uganda
Estimate National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) domestic water bills per cubic meter (m³) and sanitation charges in UGX.
Water Bill Calculator Uganda
Methodology
NWSC progressive stepped tariffs: 0–6 m³ at 3,516 UGX/m³, 6–20 m³ at 4,200 UGX/m³, >20 m³ at 5,100 UGX/m³, plus 18% VAT and sewage surcharge.
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User-provided inputs
This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
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Formula basis
The formula is shown openly and no country rate is inserted automatically.
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Your estimate
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Water Utility Billing Slabs in Uganda
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User-provided inputs
This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
Frequently asked questions
How is the water bill calculated in Uganda?
Water bills in Uganda are billed per cubic meter (1 m³ = 1,000 litres) across progressive consumption blocks, alongside municipal sewerage/sanitation surcharges and meter rental.
How many litres are in one cubic meter of water?
One cubic meter (1 m³) equals exactly 1,000 litres.
Are sewerage treatment fees included?
Where applicable, municipal sewerage and sanitation fees are assessed as a percentage of clean water consumption charges.