In 2023, you will pay more for drinking water in Amsterdam. The increase depends, among other things, on your family situation (consumption) and whether your home has a water meter. The price for drinking water at Waternet rises by an average of 3.80 euros per month.

The rates for 2023

How much will I pay for water in 2023 if I have a water meter?

Customers with a water meter pay exactly for the amount of water they use.

In 2023 you will pay 1.03 euros per cubic meter of drinking water (was 0.87 euros).
The yearly fixed costs increased by 2,22 per month to a yearly amount of 109.46 euros (was 82.82 euros). This amount is exclusive of 9% VAT and tax on tap water.

A calculation example: a family of 4 people uses approximately 195 m3 of drinking water per year. In 2022, this family paid about 252 euros for their drinking water. In 2023 this will increase to about 310 euros. An increase of about 4.80 euros per month.

How much will I pay for water in Amsterdam in 2023 if I don’t have a water meter?

Waternet charges the drinking water costs in units for customers without a water meter.

You will pay 23.43 euros per unit this year (was 22.65 euros).
The yearly fixed costs increased to 106.52 euros (was 80.45 euros). That is an increase of 2.17 euros per month.
This amount is exclusive of 9% VAT and tax on tap water.

A calculation example: a family of 4 people in a house with 4 units (i.e. a living room, a kitchen and 2 bedrooms) paid 171.05 euros per year in 2022. In 2023 this will be 200.24 euros per year. This is an increase of 2.43 euros per month.

What action should I take?

Since the costs are higher, we recommend you increase your monthly instalment amount. This way you will prevent one-off higher costs at the end of the year. You can do this via My Waternet.

Why is the price of drinking water rising?

The increase in rates is necessary to maintain the quality of drinking water. Every year the costs of drinking water rise, partly due to the general price increase (inflation). But also due to, for example, higher costs for raw materials, materials and energy. Waternet is obliged to offer drinking water on a cost-effective basis. This means that they are not allowed to make a profit or a loss. Due to rising costs, they have to increase the price for drinking water.

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