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Hole in water pipes after water meter installation point-you pay for lost water?

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  • 09-08-2013 1:35pm
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    mogrady14
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    If there is a hole in the water pipes after point where water meter installed, water could flow into the ground and you would have to pay for it.

    How would u know if there was a leak?
    Would u have to pay for the lost water anyway?
    The pipes are very old they must have many leaks. Do u pay for the water u use, the leaked water and fixing the pipes after the meter?


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    Chips Lovell
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    If the water leak is on your property, it's your responsibility.


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    everdead.ie
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    mogrady14 wrote: »
    If there is a hole in the water pipes after point where water meter installed, water could flow into the ground and you would have to pay for it.
    AS far as I know Irish Water would be responsible for fixing any holes in your pipes and would probably have to reduce your bill to reflect a leak as it is their responsibility to make sure the pipes up to your house are not leaking (whereby you take ownership of the pipes or leaky taps).


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    Theta
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    Afaik its the same with the ESB and Bord Gais, if there is a problem after the meter its your problem not theirs.


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    Amirani
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    mogrady14 wrote: »
    If there is a hole in the water pipes after point where water meter installed, water could flow into the ground and you would have to pay for it.

    Is this a question or an answer?


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    DoesNotCompute
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    This may be of interest to this thread: http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/leaks-to-be-fixed-for-free-in-water-bills-plan-29326854.html

    "First fixes" to leaks will be free where the leak occurs on private property. After the first fix, you're on your own.


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    Black Swan
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    mogrady14 wrote: »
    If there is a hole in the water pipes after point where water meter installed, water could flow into the ground and you would have to pay for it.

    How would u know if there was a leak?
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