The Association of Table Water Producers in Kano State has announced an increase in the price of sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” citing rising production and operational costs.
Under the new pricing, a bag of sachet water that previously sold for ₦220 will now be sold for a minimum of ₦300 across the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the association’s Public Relations Officer, Anas Idris Hassan, explained that the adjustment became unavoidable due to the sharp rise in the cost of essential materials used in production.
According to him, the price of printing film used for packaging sachet water has increased significantly, now selling for about ₦3,700. He also noted that the cost of gas and fuel used to power production facilities has surged to around ₦1,500 per litre.
Hassan further attributed the development to the persistent problem of unreliable electricity supply in the state. He said most sachet water factories now depend heavily on generators to sustain their operations, a situation that has greatly increased operational expenses.
He described the price increase as a last resort aimed at helping producers remain in business while continuing to supply safe drinking water to residents.
Speaking on the development, the Chairman of the association, Ahmad Bala Hudu, said the decision was necessary to prevent the collapse of the sachet water production industry in the state.
Hudu explained that many producers have been struggling to keep their businesses afloat amid the rising cost of production materials and energy.
Despite the increase, he warned producers against lowering the quality of water supplied to consumers. He stressed that members must continue to comply with approved purification standards to ensure public safety.
According to him, reverse osmosis systems and other treatment processes must be properly maintained to guarantee the quality of drinking water produced.
Hudu also disclosed that the association is working with health authorities to carry out 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 law enforcement agencies.
The association appealed to residents of Kano State to show understanding over the price adjustment, noting that producers are grappling with rising operational costs.
It added that the decision comes at a sensitive period, as many Muslims are observing Ramadan, a time when demand for drinking water typically increases.
