New water customers offered discounts

JAKARTA (JP): PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya, which is in charge of tap water management in West Jakarta, is offering a 45 percent discount on connection fees to new customers.

The discount is being offered to customers of all rating categories and those paying cash in advance, the company announced on Monday.

Without mentioning the amount charged for connection, the firm said the discount, which is available until the end of next month, applies to potential customers in areas where expansion and renovation programs are being carried out.

According to the company, expansion programs are underway in Tomang, MH Thamrin and Daan Mogot vicinities, while renovation programs are underway in Harmoni, Tubagus Angke, Pondok Indah and Prapanca.

Aside from the connection charge, prospective customers are required to pay a customer's guarantee, ranging from Rp 31,000 (for households) to Rp 212,000 (for commercial areas). (hhr)