The government is expected to remove the threat of jail for those who refuse to pay their water bills.
The proposals will be debated by cabinet today.
This morning ministers will discuss new measures to address the problem of people not paying water charges.
The Departments of the Environment and Justice are working together to remove the threat of jail for those who refuse to pay.
The alternative measures will see people get attachment orders put on their pay or benefits meaning the money will be taken out of their wages or social welfare payments.
Prison sentences could also be removed from people who can't pay other fines.
