Households in Ireland may soon face charges for excessive water usage, capped at €500 annually. This move, which comes eight years after initial legislation allowing such charges was enacted, is a high-priority initiative for the Department of Housing. The department assures that final arrangements for implementing these charges are expected to be completed soon, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively and encourage responsible water usage among residents.
The charges, expected to be capped at €500 per year, will apply to homes using abnormally large amounts of water.
Households could face charges for excessive water use this year - eight years after legislation was passed to allow for the move.
Introducing the charges is a "high-level priority" for the Department of Housing which says work on finalising the arrangements will be completed "soon".
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