Annual plan unanimously approved - water rates rise less

On Wednesday, 27 November, the Board of Directors unanimously adopted the Annual Plan (budget) for 2025.

Adopted amendment

An amendment to withdraw €1 million more than proposed from the reserves in order to mitigate rising water rates also received unanimous support.

This decision will result in a total of €2 million being withdrawn from the reserves for 2025. This will slightly reduce the increase in water rates in the coming year. 

  • The average increase for households was initially 7.1%. Now, water rates are rising by an average of 6.1%.
  • An average family with a home they own will now pay €36 more in 2025 than in 2024.
  • A family living in a rented property pays €24 more than last year. A single tenant pays €13 more.

Why is water-management work becoming more expensive?

The water rates paid to the water authority are the main source of income for funding our water-management work. In a short animation, the water authority explains why water-management work is becoming more expensive and what your water rates contribute to: Why do you pay for water-related work?