The charges, likely capped at €500 per year, will target homes with unusually high water consumption, particularly those where leaks or other preventable issues go unaddressed.
Households may soon face charges for excessive water use, eight years after legislation permitting such fees was enacted.
The Department of Housing has identified implementing these charges as a "high-level priority" and expects to finalise the details "soon."
The charges, likely capped at €500 per year, will target homes with unusually high water consumption, particularly those where leaks or other preventable issues go unaddressed.
Each household, according to the Irish Independent, will receive a free water allowance, set above the national average by Uisce Éireann.
Larger households (over four people) and those with specific health-related needs will be eligible for additional allowances.

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