Water Prices Rise Again in Northern Cyprus – Tariffs Increase by Up to 50%

After a pause of nearly seven months, water prices in Northern Cyprus have increased once again. The Council of Ministers approved the latest tariff changes on 20 January 2026, with the decision published in the Official Gazette and taking effect immediately.

The new pricing structure applies to drinking, household, and agricultural water, and affects the amounts paid by municipalities to the state. Although household water tariffs still require government approval, officials expect the increases to be reflected in residential water bills in the near future.

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New Water Tariffs in Northern Cyprus

According to the official decision, the following changes have been introduced:

Water Supplied from Turkey

Water delivered via the Turkey–Northern Cyprus pipeline has increased by 34.03%, rising from 18.28 TL to 24.50 TL per cubic metre.

This same tariff will also apply to municipalities that receive Turkish water but continue to supplement supplies with local sources.

Water from Local Municipal Sources

Water taken from local sources and managed by municipalities has risen by 50%, increasing from 7 TL to 10.50 TL per cubic metre.

Water Managed by the Water Resources Administration

Tariffs for local sources controlled by the Water Resources Administration have increased by 35.29%, from 17 TL to 23 TL per cubic metre.

Agricultural Water

Water used for agricultural purposes has increased by 22.81%, rising from 8.55 TL to 10.50 TL per cubic metre.

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What This Means for Households

At present, the increases apply to payments made by municipalities to the state. However, household water tariffs must be approved by the government, and authorities have indicated that the higher costs are likely to be passed on to consumers.

Residents across Northern Cyprus should therefore expect higher water bills in the coming weeks.

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Previous Price Increases

The last major water tariff increase was on 15 June 2025. At that time:

• Water supplied from Turkey rose by 100%

• Tariffs for local water sources increased by more than 130%

The latest rise continues a trend of steep increases in water costs across the country.

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