A government decision to reduce subsidies for group water schemes could lead to increased bills for nearly 10,000 homeowners here in Clare.
The Council are advising people that the maximum subsidy payable is dropping by up to 45 euro per home, meaning that an extra portion of the cost of running the schemes could be passed onto its members.
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The change is already in effect, though details have only just been confirmed, and already charges have risen for the 2,000 customers of Clare's largest scheme.
Noel Carmody, manager of the Kilmaley/Inagh Kilmaley Group Water Scheme, says they were left with no choice because the changes resulted in a loss in income of €89,000 euro.
