Water charges may top €400 in three years - report

Householders could be facing water charges of between €250 and €400 per year within the next three years.

Water charges may top €400 in three years - report

Householders could be facing water charges of between €250 and €400 per year within the next three years.

Reports today suggest a flat rate charge is being ruled out as it would not encourage householders to conserve water.

A report in today's Irish Times says the Department of the Environment has refused to comment on a possible cost to residents.

Political Correspondent with the paper - Deaglan de Breadun - said Minister Phil Hogan hoped to have meters installed in most homes by the end of 2014, and in all homes by the end of 2015.

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