The National Capital District Commission and the surrounding villages and settlements in Port Moresby owe Eda Ranu millions in outstanding water bills.
The board and management of Eda Ranu has appealed to the concerned parties to pay their bills or risk disconnection.
In 2013, the Eda Ranu board and management signed an MoU to partner NCD Governor – and the open members from the 3 electorates – to deliver water services into the settlements and villages within the city.
However, this agreement has resulted in outstanding bills of K2.5 million owed by NCDC for the installation of a dedicated water line for Taurama.
A further K300,000 is owed by villages and settlements.
Eda Ranu’s core function is to provide clean and reliable water supply to all residents however, consumers have failed to fulfil their responsibility.
If Eda Ranu is to provide quality services, consumers are reminded to faithfully pay their bills to sustain and maintain the flow of water to their households.
Eda Ranu is also aware of the illegal connections in the city and warned that they would take actions on this.