What happens if people do not pay their water charges bills?
Irish Water will have measures in place to allow for ease of payment of Bills. In the case of failure to pay, Irish Water is empowered to reduce water pressure in order to restrict supply. Water disconnection due to non-payment of domestic water charges is prohibited. If a customer fails to pay a water charge, it shall be recoverable by Irish Water as a contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Irish Water will be required to ensure in the water charges plan submitted to the CER that free allowances are only applied to households who pay their charges in a timely manner i.e. where charges are paid in accordance with the approved water charges plan or an approved agreement.
