# Water Charges Master Data Templates

## Introduction

The Water Charges module offers a consolidated platform for managing new and existing water connections. The module eliminates the need for manual processing and streamlines the key water management functions for operational efficiency. DIGIT Water & Sewerage (W\&S) module enables automated processing of new connection requests, generating water bills, and facilitating online payment of bills.

## Module Features

DIGIT Water Charges module enables citizens to -

1. Apply for new water connections.
2. Upload documents required for processing new connections.
3. Pay water connection charges and water bills using an online payment gateway.
4. Receive SMS alerts on application status, bills generated, payment due date, and payment receipt confirmation.
5. Download water connection approval letter, payment receipts, and bills online.

DIGIT Water module enables employees at ULB and State level to -

1. Process applications using customizable workflows.
2. Configure water charges, interest, and penalty calculation logic.
3. View custom dashboards for module statistics.
4. Filter search results using advanced configurable search parameters.

## Module Ontology

### State Level

None

### ULB Level

1. [Pipe Size Types](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/water-and-sewerage/water-charges-master-data-templates/pipe-size-types.md)
2. [Water Source Types](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/water-and-sewerage/water-charges-master-data-templates/water-source-types.md)
3. [Water Rates (metered)](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/water-and-sewerage/water-charges-master-data-templates/water-rates-metered.md)
4. [Water Rates (non-metered)](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/water-and-sewerage/water-charges-master-data-templates/water-rates-non-metered.md)
5. [Water Penalty Rates](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/water-and-sewerage/water-charges-master-data-templates/water-penalty-rates.md)
6. [Water Interest Rates](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/water-and-sewerage/water-charges-master-data-templates/water-interest-rates.md)

## Module Reports

None


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