€500m Irish Water meters may have to be replaced within 15 years

Water meters installed in homes across the country have a limited lifespan and may all have to be dug up and replaced in the next 15 years.

€500m Irish Water meters may have to be replaced within 15 years

The Irish Examiner can reveal the meters will only function for a limited number of years — despite costing €500m to install.

Irish Water has confirmed the design lifespan of its domestic water meter is in the order of 15 years.

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