Water Tariffs in Borodianka Set to Surge Starting July 1

Sharp Increase in Water Supply and Sewage Fees for Borodianka Residents

According to Главком: Beginning July 1, 2026, residents of Borodianka will face higher charges for centralized water supply and sewage services. The new rates were approved by the Borodianka Settlement Council under Decision No. 624 on June 8, 2026. The updated price for water supply will be 56.76 UAH per cubic meter (including VAT), while sewage services will cost 82.58 UAH per cubic meter (including VAT). Combined, the total fee for both services will reach 139.34 UAH per cubic meter.

These new rates replace the previous tariffs, which had been in effect since 2021 and stood at 30.19 UAH per cubic meter for water supply and 33.23 UAH per cubic meter for sewage. According to the settlement council, the number of customers using these services has dropped by 39%, largely due to the impact of hostilities, housing destruction, and population displacement. Despite this decline, the length of the pipeline network and the costs required to maintain it have remained unchanged.

Economic Justification Behind the New Rates

Economically justified tariffs for water supply and sewage would have been even higher, at 96.74 UAH and 106.93 UAH per cubic meter, respectively. As of the first quarter of 2026, total household arrears for utility services across Ukraine had reached 101.2 billion UAH. During January–March 2026, Ukrainians paid 91.8 billion UAH, accounting for 94.1% of all charges actually billed in that period.

The rate adjustment was driven by rising costs for electricity, fuel and lubricants, repair materials, as well as increased spending on wages and taxes.

The tariff hike in Borodianka mirrors broader trends of rising utility expenses across Ukraine, fueled by economic pressures and the consequences of the ongoing war. With fewer residents due to migration and damaged housing, the financial burden on local infrastructure has grown heavier, as maintenance costs remain high despite a smaller customer base. This situation could pose additional challenges for residents, many of whom already carry significant utility debt.

The recent increase in water tariffs is part of a larger trend affecting many households across Ukraine, where utility debts have surged beyond 100 billion Hryvnia. This alarming rise in household arrears reflects the financial strain residents are facing amid escalating utility costs and economic challenges. Understanding the broader context can shed light on the difficulties many are enduring in the current climate.