What is a Well Grant?
It is a grant funded by the Department of the Environment and Local Government and administered by Donegal County Council. The objective of the Grant Scheme is to assist households dependent on private individual water supplies to improve a serious deficient supply either by drilling a new well or installing a new pump on an existing well. Click here for further information on Well Grants
How do I apply for a Well Grant?
Complete and return a ' Well Grant Application' form (‘WG1’) which is accompanied by explanatory memoranda, available from Donegal County Council or on the 'Download Forms' section of the website. Click here for an application form
How much of a Well Grant can I receive?
The amount of a grant will be 75% of the approved cost or €2031.58, whichever is the lesser.
Who can test the water quality of my well supply?
This service can be provided by commercial labs in the private sector or by the HSE at a cost of €100. Please contact the HSE (Environmental Health) on 074 93 63755
What is a Group Water Scheme (GWS)?
A GWS is the piping of water from a single source by a group of neighbours to their homes and associated farms.
How do I apply for a GWS?
The minimum number of houses required to set up a GWS is two. Full details in the Rural Water Programme/Group Schemes section on our website. Click here for further information on setting up/operating a Group Scheme
What funding is available for a GWS?
The Grant available from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is 85% of total costs up to a maximum grant payment of €6,475.66 per domestic connection. The members of the Group Scheme must pay a 15% contribution and monies collected from the members should be lodged to the Group Scheme Bank Account ready to meet costs as they fall due.
A grant of to to 95% of approved cost subject to a cost limit of €7,618.43 per house is available in Gaeltacht areas (maximum grant of €7,237.51 per house)
Grants are payable for domestic connections only, supplying houses and other permanent dwellings.
Where a private source is quality deficient a grant of up to 100% of the approved cost of essential water filtration and disinfectio is available (conditions apply)
Who is responsible for maintenance of a GWS?
The individuals who are participants in the GWS are responsible for its maintenance, unless the scheme has been taken in charge by Donegal County Council.
How do we proceed with having the GWS taken in charge?
The GWS’s trustees must contact the Water Services Department and make it known that the Group Scheme wishes to be taken in charge by Donegal County Council.