🏡 How to Apply for a Government Well Water Treatment Grant in Ireland

🏡 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)

1. Contact Your Local Authority
   Search “Domestic Well Grant + [Your County]” or visit gov.ie
2. Request a Water Test
   Usually performed or arranged through your local authority
3. Get Quotes for the Work
   From a certified contractor or supplier (like Ecofilter.ie)
4. Submit the Application Form
   Include quotes, test results, and your details
5. Wait for Approval
   Do not start work until you receive written approval
6. 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.