Well Water Grants In ireland
What Kind of Work Qualifies for Well Grant?
More than 11% of Irish households still use private wells for their home water supply. Unlike public water supplies, these private wells do not get checked by water testing authorities which questions the quality of water in your private well.
Well Water Grants
More than 11% of Irish households still use private wells for their home water supply.
The Well Grant Scheme, delivered through the Rural Water Programme, provides financial assistance to homeowners in rural areas who depend on private water supplies and cannot access public water systems or group water schemes. This scheme recognises that many rural households rely on private wells for their water needs and may face significant costs to maintain safe, reliable water supplies.
It's important to note that unlike public water supplies, private wells aren't routinely checked by water testing authorities, which raises concerns about water quality in these private systems. The Well Grant Scheme specifically targets households without access to public water or group water schemes, serving those who rely on private water supplies that provide water for human consumption and domestic purposes to a single house.
Eligibility for the scheme is limited to houses that are more than seven years old and not connected to public or group water schemes.
The minimum grant available for treating water is €750 and the maximum is €1000. We will be happy to guide you through the process and provide the supporting documentation (quotation and tax clearance certificate) required to submit a quotation and to claim the grant.
How To Apply
Application Process
A detailed water test needs to be taken before and after any work is completed to ensure the proper water treatment system is installed. A prior inspection of the work needs to be carried out as well as the issuing of a certificate of approval before any work can commence.
Securing a water grant can be complex and time-consuming. Our experts will guide you through the entire process, provide a quotation, and handle all the details for you.
Expert Support
The Water Treatment Centre specializes in well water treatment and has helped many homeowners improve their water quality while successfully obtaining local authority well grants. We conduct thorough water tests, assist with application forms, and ensure you understand each step of the process.
If you want to enhance your well water quality, complete our brief form and a water treatment specialist will contact you to discuss your project. We'll provide all necessary information and forms for a successful application.
Water Well Assistance Grants
Accessing financial resources for water well improvements can be complex, but we're here to simplify the process and guide you through every step.
Am I Eligible For A Water Grant?
You are eligible to receive a water grant if you meet the following requirements:
- You are making improvements to an existing piped supply of water to a house that is seriously deficient.
- The water is being supplied to a private entity as opposed to a group scheme.
- Your home is older than 7 years.
- Additional criteria may apply - please get in touch or check with your local council for more information
Need personalized guidance? Our knowledgeable advisors are standing by to provide tailored support and help you navigate your grant opportunities with confidence.
How Do I Apply For A Water Grant?
Water grant applications are available through your local authority website. Select your county below to access the application:
Expert Support Available: Our knowledgeable staff provides clear, actionable information to help you explore available well water grants efficiently. We're here to simplify the complex application process.
How to Apply
Application Process
A detailed water test needs to be taken before and after any work is completed to ensure the proper water treatment system is installed. A prior inspection of the work needs to be carried out as well as the issuing of a certificate of approval before any work can commence.
Securing a water grant can be complex and time-consuming. Our experts will guide you through the entire process, provide a quotation, and handle all the details for you.
Expert Support
The Water Treatment Centre specializes in well water treatment and has helped many homeowners improve their water quality while successfully obtaining local authority well grants. We conduct thorough water tests, assist with application forms, and ensure you understand each step of the process.
If you want to enhance your well water quality, complete our brief form and a water treatment specialist will contact you to discuss your project. We'll provide all necessary information and forms for a successful application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a well water grant?
You should check your well to see if there are any obvious signs of contamination such as recent landspreading or cattle too close to your well. Protecting the catchment area of your well is one of the best ways to protect the quality of your water. You should also check to see is there any ingress of water into the borehole. If your well is contaminated with E. coli or Coliform Bacteria you should boil the drinking water from the well until you are sure it is safe to drink and cook with. You should disinfect your well by shock chlorination and see if this resolves the contamination (after retesting). If this is not successful in restoring the quality of your water you may need to consider improving the protection of your well and/or installing an appropriate treatment system. Once-off disinfection cannot replace a treatment system if your supply is always or often contaminated.
Applicants must arrange for their water supply to be sampled and tested in Accordance with European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations 2014. The test must be carried out by an Independent Water Quality Laboratory which is accredited to ISO 17025 for testing all parameters listed below. Water Samples must be taken on site by qualified personnel.
Firstly, we'd need to understand the current composition of water. At the Water Treatment Centre, we undertake a consultative approach to water treatment. The first step would be to the get the water tested to understand the chemistry of water. Based on the water test results, we can suggest a bespoke water treatment solution to solve your water problem.
An application for a well grant under this scheme must be made to a local authority on Form PWS 1a which can be downloaded from the respective county councils’ website. The Water Treatment Centre can help you successfully apply for a well water grant and assist in the whole process.
Your grant application may take anywhere from 1-2 months to process.
There are several types of possible smells from your well, all with different causes. The most common types of odour are rotten eggs (from hydrogen sulphide), mustiness, sewage/slurry, hydrocarbons (i.e. petrol, diesel or kerosene). There is a high chance that the well has been contaminated and you should get a water test done to understand the cause of the problem. In most cases, the treatment works would be qualified as part of the water treatment grant.