Rural Water Programme

The Rural Water Programme relates to individual private water supply grants and small public water and sewerage schemes. It also deals with group water schemes (and operational cost subsidies) and group sewerage schemes.

Subsidies Towards Operational Costs of Group Water Schemes

An integral part of maintaining and improving the quality and reliability of rural water supplies is the annual subsidy towards the operational and management costs of group water schemes which supply water for domestic use. The subsidy scheme is administered by local authorities, including Longford County Council. Further information on these grants is available from the Terms and Conditions for Subsidy towards the Operational Costs of Group Water Schemes.

It is recommended that these terms and conditions are read before applying for any grant with the following Subsidy towards the Operational Costs of Group Water Schemes Application Form.

Private Water Supply Grants

Private water supply grants assist households in rural areas which are dependent on a private water supply (for example, an individual well). These grants financially assist with improvements to ensure the water supply is clean and meets the domestic needs of the household. Further information on these grants is available from the Terms and conditions for grants for the improvement of a private water supply to a house.

It is recommended that these terms and conditions are read before applying for any grant with the following Private Water Supply Grants Application Form.

Group Water Schemes

For further information and forms related to group water schemes contact us (details below).

Group Sewerage Schemes

For further information and forms related to group sewerage schemes contact us (details below).

Domestic Lead Pipes Remediation Grants

Domestic Lead Pipes Remediation Grants assist owners of premises connected to a domestic water supply with the cost of replacing lead piping or related fittings in the internal distribution system of the premises, as defined by the Water Services Act 2007. Find out more about these Domestic Lead Pipes Remediation Grants.

Contact Details

Rural Water Liaison Officer
Longford County Council
Great Water Street
Longford
T: 043 334 33 64
E: ruralwater@longfordcoco.ie

Alternatively, you can also contact:
National Federation of Group Water Schemes
12 Henry Street
Tullamore
Offaly
T: 050 628 068