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Sunass Approves Water Tariff Hike in Lima and Callao, 12% for Homes and Up to 20% for Businesses From February

The regulator says the rebalancing mandated by Legislative Decree 1620 will cover real service costs, with stricter oversight to verify measurable improvements.

Reajuste aprobado por el regulador empezará a reflejarse en los recibos y estará sujeto a mayor supervisión del servicio.
Sunass confirma alza de tarifa de recibos de agua de hasta 12% en hogares de Lima y Callao desde febrero
Sunass: incremento de la tarifa del agua en Lima y Callao se aplica desde este mes

Overview

  • The adjustment begins to apply in January, and users will first see the higher charges on bills issued from February 2026.
  • Sunass set tiered domestic rates per cubic meter at S/2.20 (0–10 m³), S/2.36 (10–20 m³), S/3.22 (20–50 m³), and S/7.32 above 50 m³, with a first‑tier social rate of S/1.92 in Punta Negra, Punta Hermosa, San Bartolo, and Santa María del Mar.
  • Non‑residential users face higher bands, with commerce at S/8.82 per m³ up to 1,000 m³ and S/9.46 above that, industry at S/9.46, and state entities at S/5.80.
  • Sedapal said it will comply with the regulator’s decision, while the National Society of Industries called the increase disproportionate, cited 2025 inflation of about 1.5%, and alleged interference by the Housing Ministry.
  • Sunass said the process included a published proposal, a public hearing, and a comment period, and it estimates a household using 16 m³ a month will pay about S/7.70 more per bill.