Frequently Asked Questions on Water
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 2012
Consumption: 10 units
Water/Waste Water Charge: €2.60 (€1.50 water charge + €1.10 waste water charge)
Standard Charge: €75.00
Total demand for Jan - Mar 2012: €101.00 ((10units * €2.60) ) + €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?
Aoife Madden (061) 407356 amadden@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 2012:
Water/Waste Water Charges for Services 2012
Description | Rate | Minimum Charge |
Commercial Water Charge |
€1.50 per unit | |
Commerical Waste Water Charge | €1.10 per unit | |
Water Supply Charge | €75.00 | |
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation < €32 | €340.00 | |
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation < €32 | €210.00 | |
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation < €32 | €550.00 | |
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation between €32 and €65 | €425.00 | |
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation between €32 and €65 | €250.00 | |
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation between €32 and €65 | €675.00 | |
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation between €65 and €96 | €475.00 | |
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation between €65 and €96 | €285.00 | |
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation between €65 and €96 | €860.00 | |
Fixed Water Charge - Valaution between €96 and €130 | €545.00 | |
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation between €96 and €130 | €330.00 | |
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation between €96 and €130 | €85.00 | |
Fixed Water Charge - Valuation > €130 | €770.00 | |
Fixed Waste Water Charge - Valuation > €130 | €455.00 | |
Total Fixed Charge for Valuation > €130 | €1225.00 |