The Kano State chapter of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has announced an increase in the price of sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” citing escalating production costs.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the association’s Public Relations Officer, Anas Idris Hassan, said the price of a bag of sachet water has been raised from N220 to a minimum of N300 across the state.
Hassan explained that the adjustment became necessary due to what he described as an unsustainable rise in the cost of key production materials, which he said has increased by nearly two-thirds in recent months.
According to him, the price of printing film used for packaging has climbed to N3,700, while the cost of gas and fuel has surged to about N1,500 per litre.
He also noted that the persistent lack of stable electricity has forced many water factories to rely heavily on generators, significantly increasing operational expenses.
Hassan 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.
Also speaking, the Chairman of ATWAP in Kano, Ahmad Bala Hudu, said the increase was necessary to prevent the collapse of the sachet water production industry in the state.
Hudu, however, warned producers against compromising on quality despite the rising costs. He stressed that all members must maintain strict purification standards to guarantee consumer safety.
According to him, reverse osmosis systems and other water treatment processes must be properly maintained to ensure the water remains safe for consumption.
He added that the association is working closely with health authorities to carry out inspections of production facilities across the state.
The chairman warned that any producer found violating health regulations or bypassing approved standards would be handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
ATWAP also appealed to residents to show understanding over the price increase, noting that the development comes during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan.
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