Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration responds to allegations that water is more expensive than electricity.
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Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ) has stated that recent claims circulating on social media suggesting that water bills are higher than electricity bills do not reflect reality.
In its official statement, the administration presented comparisons based on standard water consumption of 10 cubic meters, asserting that the allegations in question are baseless.
While bill increases may occur due to leaks and infrastructure problems in problematic water lines, water service pricing generally remains lower than electricity tariffs.
İSKİ denied claims that have become widespread on social media alleging that water bills are more expensive than electricity bills, issuing an official statement. The institution conducted a comparison based on standard consumption of 10 cubic metres, arguing that water services are generally cheaper than electricity tariffs.
This statement is important for İstanbullians who are complaining about rising water bills and expecting a decrease in bills if compared with the electricity tariff: according to İSKİ's data, water is still more affordable. However, local increases stemming from illegal connections and infrastructure problems may continue, which is why you may see an increase in your bill.