Hotels warn 'unsustainable' increase in water charges threatens survival of businesses

A 9.8% increase for non-domestic users will come into effect from October 1

Plans to increase water charges for hotels are "unsustainable" and threaten the survival of many businesses, industry representatives warn.   

Plans to increase water charges for hotels and businesses are "unsustainable" and threaten the survival of many, industry representatives warn.     

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) announced plans on Tuesday to approve a 9.8% across-the-board increase in water charges for non-domestic and wastewater following a proposal from Uisce Éireann. The increases will come into effect from October 1.