Water Services

Water

The main sources of tap water in Malta are desalination plants (57%) and groundwater (43%). A small percentage of water consumed is imported. Some rainwater is conserved in wells or reservoirs. Why water is important to consumers In Malta, water is a very scarce resource. It is a very important source for consumers since it is needed for domestic use such as cooking, washing clothes, cleaning and to carry out other household chores. Water is also essential for commercial and tourist services and for industrial and agricultural purposes. For industrial consumers, water is one of the (...) Read more

Sewerage

The Water Services Corporation (WSC) is the only provider of sewerage services in Malta and Gozo. Maltese domestic, commercial and industrial consumers are connected to the main sewerage public network by gravity through a lateral connection. Applications for a sewerage service are made when planning applications are submitted to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA). Consumers then pay a development fee which includes a sewage contribution. The sewage contribution is then passed on to Government. The money so collected will then be passed on the WSC to cover capital (...) Read more