Caribbean Netherlands; waterbalance

Table explanation



This table contains figures about the production of tap water by the water company on the islands of Bonaire and Sint Eustatius (Saba has no water production). In addition, figures are available on water consumption and the number of connections to the water supply network. This data can be broken down by households and companies.

Data available:
From: 2020

Status of the figures:
All figures are provisional.

Changes as of 16 September 2024:
This is a new table.

When will new figures be published?
Figures will be published irregular.

Description topics

Supply
The amount of water that has become available for consumption.
Production
The volume of mains water produced by the water company. Local production, for example by hotels, is not included.
Losses/Statistical difference
The amount of water discharged through leakage plus the difference between supply and consumption.
Consumption
The amount of water available for consumption.
Total households and companies
Concerns the total consumption of water by households and companies.
Households
The amount of consumption on the water network with a household rate.
The household rate applies to houses, flats and apartments intended for residential purposes.
Companies
The amount of consumption on the water network with a business rate.
The business rate applies to small businesses, hotels, industry, schools and churches.
Connections
Number of mains water connections.
Mains water network: a structure of pipes and interconnected couplings, valves and other technical provisions for the transport and supply of mains water.
Total households and companies
Households and companies.
Households
Number of connections to the mains water network with a household tariff.
The household tariff applies to houses, flats and apartments intended for residential purposes.
Companies
Number of connections to the mains water network with a business tariff.
The business tariff applies to among other things small business, hotels, factories, schools and churches.