Public Utility Regulations Commission

The Public Utility Regulations Commission (PURC) has classified water customers based on the services they provide and the use of water. According to the regulating agency, there are ten types of water use in the country. The categories include, residential, non-residential, commercial, Industrial, Sachet Water Producers, Commercial Bottled Water and Drinks Producers, Public Institutions/ Government Departments, Public Standpipe, Bulk Supply, and Ports and Harbours. The categories assist clients in specifying their services and analysing their utility providers' rates. Below is a breakdown of the water categories considered by the PURC A. Residential This category refers to customers using water purely…