What the Bill Reveals

Water bill every 2 months from local Water Board. Contains: meter reading, progressive prices, sewerage fees, fixed charges. Understanding it helps control costs.

Water Meter

Measures in m³ (cubic meters). Read every 2 months. Check regularly for leaks (sudden increase = leak, toilet flush most common). Progressive pricing: first m³ cheap (€0.50-0.70), rises steeply with consumption.

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Sewerage

Separate board, separate bill. Based on water consumption. €30-80/2 months. Rural: no sewerage = septic tank (€50-100 emptying every 3-6 months). Ask at apartment viewing: sewerage or septic.

Water Meters and Sewerage Fees Explained

Topics: What the Bill Reveals, Water Meter, Sewerage

CMC Practical Tip

What the Bill Reveals Water bill every 2 months from local Water Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to read water meter?

Shows m³. Difference from last reading = consumption. Self-read and compare with bill.

Why sudden increase?

Most common: toilet leak. Wastes 200+ liters/day. Food coloring test. Plumber €50-100 saves hundreds.

Sewerage cost?

€30-80/2 months. Separate bill from Sewerage Board.

Septic or sewerage?

Cities: sewerage. Rural: often septic tank (emptying €50-100 every 3-6 months). Ask before signing lease.

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