Frequently Asked Questions on Water

Who pays Water/Waste Water Charges?

All non-domestic consumers of water are liable to pay Water/Waste Water Charges. 

How are Water Charges Assessed?

Charges are levied from water provided to commercial premises. The charges are based either on consumption where a meter has been installed, or where no meter exists a Fixed Charge is applied.

How is my bill calulated?
Example:

Billing Period:                                     Jan – Mar 2009

Consumption:                                     10 units

Water/Waste Water Charge:            €2.30 (€1.30 water charge + €1.00 waste water charge)

Standard Charge:                              €75.00

Total demand for Jan - Mar 2009:   €98.00 (€2.30 * 10 + €75)

Am I entitled to a domestic allowance?

You are entitled to a domestic allowance if your metered supply is serving both commercial and domestic use e.g. number of apartments over a shop.

Why is my bill higher than usual?

There may be a leak.  You will have to contact a Plummer to identify and fix the leak.  If a leak cannot be detected, please contact your Revenue Collector immediately to arrange to have your water supply examined.

How do I contact my Revenue Colletor?

Rosemary Fitzgerald            (061) 407102                        rfitzgerald@limerickcity.ie

Jim McNamara                      (061) 407267                        jmcnamara@limerickcity.ie

Pat Skehan                            (061) 407362                        pskehan@limerickcity.ie

Rob Wallace                          (061) 407103                        rwallace@limerickcity.ie 

John Kennedy                        (061) 407219                        jkennedy@limerickcity.ie

 

What are the Charges for Commercial Water/Waste Water?

The following table shows Limerick City Council's Water/Waste Water Charges for Services for 2009:  

Water/Waste Water Charges for Services 2009

Description	Rate	Minimum Charge
Water Supply Charge	€75
Commercial Water Charge	€1.30 per unit
Commerical Waste Water Charge	€1.00 per unit
Water Supply Charge	€75
School Water Charge	€3 per pupil
School Waste Water Charge	€1 per pupil
Minimum Charge per Pupil		€4
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation < €32	€295
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation < €32	€189
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation < €32		€484
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation between €32 and €65	€369
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation between €32 and €65	€229
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation between €32 and €65		€598
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation between €65 and €96	€412
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation between €65 and €96	€261
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation between €65 and €96		€673
Fixed Water Charge - Valaution between €96 and €130	€474
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation between €96 and €130	€300
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation between €96 and €130		€774
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation > €130	€671
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation > €130	€412
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation > €130		€1083