Some couples in apartments can’t save cash by saving water

Some people living in apartments will not save any money by conserving water as Irish Water will not meter their residences, the utility has confirmed.

Some couples in apartments can’t save cash by saving water

The anomaly means that in theory, a childless couple in an apartment could face higher water bills than a family-of-five in a metered home, regardless of usage.

Charges for properties with two or more adults are capped at €260 a year — the standard flat charge for an un-metered property.

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