🏡 How to Apply for a Government Well Water Treatment Grant in Ireland
If your home relies on a private well for drinking water, you may be eligible for a government grant to improve water quality — including installing filtration systems to remove contaminants like bacteria, nitrates, iron, or manganese.
Here’s a simple breakdown of how to apply for the Well Water Treatment Grant in Ireland, who qualifies, and what you can use the funding for.
💧 What Is the Well Water Treatment Grant?
The Domestic Well Grant Scheme, offered by your local authority, helps homeowners with the cost of:
- Drilling a new well (if the existing one is dry or beyond repair)
- Upgrading an existing well
- Installing a well water treatment system to improve safety and quality
You can get up to €5,000 under the scheme, depending on your needs.
✅ Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the grant, you must:
- Own and live in the home (not a rental or holiday home)
- Have a private water supply that is not connected to a public/main system
- Prove that the water is not meeting quality standards (e.g. fails an EPA test or shows signs of contamination)
💡 Tip: Local authorities often require a water test result to confirm contamination before approving treatment grant funding.
💶 How Much Funding Can I Get?
As of the most recent updates:
- Up to €5,000 total grant amount
- 85% of the cost of the approved works
- Minimum spend to qualify: €750
📋 What Can the Grant Be Used For?
- Installation of UV filtration units
- Reverse osmosis systems for contaminants like nitrates or heavy metals
- Iron or manganese filters
- Chlorination units
- Deepening, cleaning, or re-drilling wells
At Ecofilter Ireland, we help customers select NSF-certified systems that meet water quality improvement requirements under the grant.
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
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Contact Your Local Authority
Search “Domestic Well Grant + [Your County]” or visit gov.ie -
Request a Water Test
Usually performed or arranged through your local authority -
Get Quotes for the Work
From a certified contractor or supplier (like Ecofilter.ie) -
Submit the Application Form
Include quotes, test results, and your details -
Wait for Approval
Do not start work until you receive written approval -
Claim the Grant
Submit receipts/invoices after completion
💬 Need Help Choosing the Right Filtration System?
At Ecofilter Ireland, we supply water treatment systems specifically suited for well water issues in Ireland — including iron removal, UV systems, and nitrate reduction.
We’re happy to:
- Provide a detailed quote for your application
- Help match the right system to your test results
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements
👉 Browse Well Water Filters
📞 Or contact us at 01-5546266 for a personalised recommendation.
📌 Final Thoughts
Getting a grant for well water treatment is a smart move — not just financially, but for your family’s health and peace of mind. The application process is straightforward, and there’s help available every step of the way.
💧 Cleaner, safer drinking water is just one application away.
