£300,000 is expected to be generated for government coffers after Tynwald voted to increase the so-called 'toilet tax'.
This week the Manx Utilities Authority gained approval to increase the sewerage rate to 98 pence in the pound - it claims it needs the money to provide appropriate waste disposal services.
Chairman Alex Allinson said the rise could actually have been higher:
The six pence increase will come into effect on April 1st 2017 - the Ramsey MHK told the court the MUA was facing 'significant' financial challenges and further increases were likely:
Man denies disorderly behaviour in Douglas bar
Women's health conference held by Manx Care
Daddy Baby Care classes available from next month
MHK says housing policy isn't fit for purpose
Wildlife Week begins tomorrow
Woman from Merseyside denies drug dealing cash allegations
Cooil Road in Braddan now open following RTC
DHA issue statement following inquest of man who died in prison
