Bitter taste in the mouth for consumers
The Star 02/11/2006

THE increase in water tariff does leave a bitter taste in the mouth of the consumers in this country, “Pay more for water” (The Star, Nov 1).

Water, like electricity, is a basic commodity used by the public and while the electricity tariff is subject to increase in the price of oil and petrol, water is free as our country gets rain practically throughout the year.

We can expect businessmen to raise the prices of goods as a result of this increase and the poor consumers will have to tighten their belts in these trying times.

I wonder if it is not possible for the company managing our water to reduce wastage due to leakage and catch water thieves instead of burdening the public with the increase in tariff.

Also, people are complaining about the murky water running through their taps and many have to install filters.

HAMDAN IBRAHIM, Kuala Lumpur.