The unusually high water bills reported in some of the 4,000 flats built by Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) in Amaan Udhares are the responsibility of FDC, not the tenants, Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) Managing Director Abdul Matheen Mohamed said on Tuesday.  
Several tenants who moved into one of the Amaan Udhares towers in November reported bills exceeding MVR 7,000 and others around MVR 4,000. Matheen explained that the meters in the flats remain registered under FDC, and the charges reflect water used during testing and commissioning of the apartments.  
“These are bills that FDC will have to pay,” Matheen said, adding that the meters will be transferred to the names of flat owners once FDC clears the outstanding amounts. He assured residents they will not be liable for the inflated bills.  
Combined screenshots of some of the water bill shared by residents of ‘Gedhoruveriya’ flats.
MWSC advised tenants seeking clarification to contact the company directly.  
FDC Managing Director Hamdhan Shakeel earlier said he would investigate whether complaints had been lodged regarding the high bills.  
Residents are currently occupying the 14th tower of the Amaan Udhares flats. Rent payments will begin after three months of occupation.