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WUC extends debt amnesty as arrears hit P1.6bn

REACHING OUT: WUC is battling to recover arrears
REACHING OUT: WUC is battling to recover arrears

After recovering a modest P176 million from a P1.6 billion debt pile, the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has rolled out Phase 2 of its debt amnesty campaign, targeting households and small-scale users weighed down by mounting water bills.

The 11-week initiative announced by Customer Care and Information Director Goitseone Tshiamiso started running from December 8, 2025, to February 28, 2026, and focuses on domestic households, small businesses, churches, community groups, and NGOs.

According to official WUC figures, domestic households account for P674 million of the outstanding debt, whilst small businesses owe P168 million. Government entities and councils excluded from the amnesty owe P695 million and P89 million, respectively, bringing total arrears to P1.6 billion.

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