--- title: "New water tariffs come into effect in Odesa from August 15: a guide to avoiding overpayments" description: "💧 In Odesa, from August 15, the water tariff has increased to 65.54 UAH/m³. OMVA signed Order No. 339-2026. Residents are warned about the risk of overpayments due to the billing operations of \"Infoksvodokanal\". 📉 Important: To avoid paying the new tariff for the first half of the month, urgently submit interim meter readings today or tomorrow. 📝 Instructions and details of the changes — in the article." date: 2026-08-15T13:25:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/new-water-tariffs-come-into-effect-in-odesa-from-august-15 tags: [odesa, utilities, water-prices, ukraine-economy, infoksvodokanal] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # New water tariffs come into effect in Odesa from August 15: a guide to avoiding overpayments ![Woman crying from stress over rising water tariffs, man gesturing in argument; foreground shows water from tap and Ukrainian hryvnia bills, symbolizing financial loss](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/15/v-odesse-s-15-avgusta-vstupili-v-silu-novye-tarify-na-vodu/v-odesse-s-15-avgusta-vstupili-v-silu-novye-tarify-na-vodu-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - From August 15, 2026, the water tariff in Odesa is 65.54 UAH per cubic meter. - The decision was made by OMVA Order No. 339-2026 dated August 14. - Residents are advised to urgently submit interim meter readings to avoid overpayments. - There is a risk of automatic billing at the new tariff for the entire month of August if interim data is missing. ### OMVA Resolution and New Rates As of August 15, 2026, tariffs for water supply and wastewater disposal for residents in Odesa have officially changed. The basis for these changes was Order No. 339-2026 of the Odesa City Military Administration (OMVA), signed on August 14. According to the document, the new rates came into force on the day of publication. For household consumers, the total cost of one cubic meter of water, including VAT (20%), is now 65.54 UAH. This amount includes 30.59 UAH for water supply and 24.03 UAH for wastewater disposal (54.62 UAH excluding tax). The decision was made in the middle of the billing period, which automatically creates a need to recalculate the cost of utility services for August. Legally, this means that water consumed before August 15 must be paid for at the old tariff, while water consumed after that date is subject to the new tariff. ### Risks of Automated Billing Concerns have arisen in residential communities and OSBB (Homeowners Association) chats regarding exactly how the monopolist — the "Infoksvodokanal" branch — will calculate charges for the current month. The main risk lies in the operation of the company's billing system. If a subscriber submits meter readings only at the end of the month (e.g., on August 31), the system may incorrectly distribute the consumption volume. There is a possibility that the system will automatically apply the new tariff to the entire volume consumed in August, or divide consumption proportionally by days, which could also lead to errors in the absence of precise data at the time of the tariff change. In the absence of submitted readings, charges may be made based on average consumption, but already at the new, higher rate. ### Instructions for Recording Readings To prevent unjustified charges, experts and OSBB council representatives recommend that residents take emergency measures to record data. To legally fix the volume of water consumed before the price increase, it is necessary to record the current meter readings between August 15 and 16. Action algorithm for Odesa residents: - Take a photo of the meter with a visible date (or record the date at the moment of the photo). - Enter these interim readings into the "Infoksvodokanal" personal account or via the official chatbot. - This action will create a timestamp, allowing for the correct division of charges: for the period from August 1 to 14 — at the old tariff, and from August 15 — at the new tariff. ### Social Context and Residents' Problems The tariff increase occurs against the backdrop of a complex socio-economic situation in the region. Odesa continues to be subjected to shelling, which affects infrastructure operations and residents' incomes. For many residents, especially those in evacuation or with internet access issues, timely submission of interim readings may become physically impossible. In such cases, there is a risk of debt accumulation, which, according to practice, the enterprise may seek to recover through the courts. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How much does a cubic meter of water cost in Odesa now? **A:** From August 15, 2026, the combined tariff is 65.54 UAH per cubic meter (including VAT). ### Q: How to avoid overpayment for the first half of August? **A:** It is necessary to urgently submit interim meter readings to the "Infoksvodokanal" personal account or chatbot. ### Q: When did the new tariffs come into force? **A:** The new tariffs came into force from August 15, 2026, according to OMVA Order No. 339-2026.