Details of water charges published.

The Commission for Energy Regulation has published its proposed water charges – which will be around 176 euro for a household with one adult – rising by 102 euro per extra adult – where the house gets water in and water out.

Metered rates are €4.88 per thousand litres for water and wastewater services.

Households with septic tanks that don't need wastewater services will pay half – or €2.44 per 1000 litres.

Where water is unfit for human consumption – affected customers will still have to pay – but they'll get a 50% reduction during the disruption to their service – and a 100% reduction if the disruption lasts more than 3 months.

Customers with specific medical conditions that need extra water will have their charges capped.