Q&A: Flood of confusion over new water charges

Today, we start paying for a once-free precious resource. Caroline O’Doherty outlines the terms and conditions

ONCE, running the sub-four-minute mile was the holy grail of human endeavour. As of today, it’s the sub-four-minute shower.

Charging for water began at midnight and, from this date onwards, every drop that disappears down your plug hole, toilet bowl, or drain pipe costs you money.