Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) : KUKL is a public company registered under the Nepal Government’s Company Act 2063, with objective to undertake and management of the water supply and sanitation system of the valley operated by NWSC and provides quantitative, qualitative and reliable service to the consumer on their full satisfaction at affordable price. KUKL is responsible for operation and management of water and wastewater services in the Valley. It operates the water supply and sanitation services under a license and lease agreement with the KVWSMB for 30 years. KUKL is responsible for maintenance of all assets received on lease from KVWSMB. The share holders of the company owning with respective initial shares are GON (30%), Municipalities in the valley (50%), Organizations (15%) [ FNCCI- 3%, Laitpur Chamber of Commerce - 1.5%, Nepal Chamber of Commerce- 9%, Bhaktapur Chamber of Commerce -1.5%], and employee trust to be paid by the government (5%).

The KUKL is under direction of Seven Board of Directors. Four directors are nominated by shareholders (one each from GON, Kathmandu Metropolis, Lalitpur Sub-Metropolis and organizations) and three independently appointed. The chairman is selected among the Board of Directors. The company will also take over the responsibility of infrastructures built by Melamchi Water Supply Project. Currently the KUKL is headed by three international water utilities experts (General Manager, Operational and Technical Manager, and Administration & Financial Manager).