The Association of Table Water Producers in Kano State has announced an upward review in the price of sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” citing rising production costs.
The development means that a bag of sachet water previously sold for ₦220 will now be sold at a minimum price of ₦300 across the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Public Relations Officer of the association in Kano, Anas Idris Hassan, explained that the price adjustment became necessary following a sharp increase in the cost of key production materials.
According to him, the cost of essential inputs used in producing sachet water has risen significantly, making it difficult for producers to maintain the old price.
Hassan noted that the price of printing film used for packaging sachet water has climbed to about ₦3,700.
He added that the cost of gas and fuel used in running production facilities has also risen sharply, reaching about ₦1,500 per litre.
The association also attributed the decision to the persistent challenge of unstable electricity supply in the state.
Hassan explained that most sachet water factories now rely heavily on generators to power their operations due to the lack of reliable electricity.
This dependence on alternative power sources, he said, has significantly increased operational costs for producers.
He described the price review as a last resort aimed at ensuring that producers can continue to supply safe drinking water to residents of the state.
Speaking on the development, the Chairman of the association, Ahmad Bala Hudu, said the decision was necessary to prevent the possible collapse of the sachet water production industry in the state.
Hudu noted that many producers had been struggling to keep their businesses running amid the rising cost of production materials and energy.
Despite the price increase, the ATWAP chairman cautioned producers against compromising on the quality of water supplied to consumers.
He stressed that all members of the association must continue to adhere strictly to approved purification standards.
According to him, reverse osmosis systems and other water treatment processes must be properly maintained to guarantee the safety of the drinking water produced.
Hudu further disclosed that the association is collaborating with health authorities to conduct regular inspections of sachet water production facilities across the state.
He warned that any producer found violating health regulations or bypassing approved standards would be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
The association appealed to residents of Kano State to show understanding over the price adjustment, noting that producers were facing increasing operational costs.
It added that the decision comes at a sensitive period, as many residents are observing the holy month of Ramadan, when demand for drinking water typically increases.