Irish water asks people to register before new february 2 deadline

Irish Water has moved to encourage homeowners to register before the new deadline of February 2 next.

In a statement yesterday, the organization said it welcomed what it said was “clarity given to the public on water charges” sets out what the charges will be and encourages homeowners to register before the deadline of February 2. 

The charges that people are being asked to pay are as follows:

the maximum charge for a single adult home is €160

the maximum charge for a multi adult home is €260 

a €100 water conservation grant is available for every primary residence.

Charging for water will begin on January 1 and the first bill will arrive in April.

Elizabeth Arnett, ‎Head of Communications and Corporate Services at Irish Water said, “We welcome the clarity that the government has given on water charges.  People now know what they are being asked to pay and that it’s possible to pay less and beat the cap by using conservation methods. A water conservation grant of €100 per year will be available for all primary residences, payable though the Department of Social Protection.”

Irish Water is asking those who have not yet applied to do so before Monday, February 2.  This can be done through the post, online or by calling the customer service centre.

If you have already applied and the number of people in your household has not changed, then you do not need to do anything.