Large leaks not being fixed as leak on 'private' property.

Tow

Dear Sir/Madam,

What is your policy regarding the forcing of fixing of long term water leaks on a private property?

Yours sincerely,
Tow.

Irish Water: Allanah

Hi Tow,

Thanks for getting in touch.

You can find more information on our First Fix Free scheme on our website here.

If you feel you are eligible for this, you can then complete the registration form here.

We hope this helps, please let us know if you have any further queries.

Thanks,
Allanah

Tow

Dear Allanah,

Please reread my original question:

What is your policy regarding the forcing of fixing of long term water leaks on a private property?

Yours sincerely,
Tow.

Irish Water: Allanah

Hi Tow,

We are working on upgrading the infrastructure and we are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the public water mains and waste water mains. If you have a leak that you believe falls under our remit, please send the below details via PM. If you have a leak on private property, we advise that you contact an accredited plumber.

- Name;
- Address; and
- Contact number.

Thanks,
Allanah

Tow

Dear Allanah,


Or to put the question in another way.  


Water is flowing out of a private property, across the public foot path and down the road until it goes down a nearby drain.  It has been leaking for months and no attempt has been made to stop it.  It was reported to Irish Water, who will not fix it as it is on private property.  The property is a small block of flats, the owner/management has shown no interest in fixing it. 


In such situations, what steps will Irish Water take to insure the leak is fixed? 


Yours sincerely,
Tow

Irish Water: Allanah

Hi Tow,

Thank you for the clarification.

Would you mind sending specific location details via PM and we will try to help with this situation?

Thanks in advance,
Allanah

TheChizler

This might be within the remit of the EPA or the council: http://www.epa.ie/enforcement/report/

swoofer

Now you know why we have a water shortage.  60% of water is lost through leaks so whats one more!!

Tow

Dear Allanah,

A message with the address has been send to you.

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swoofer wrote: »

Now you know why we have a water shortage.  60% of water is lost through leaks so whats one more!!

61%?

Irish Water: Allanah

Hi Tow,

Thanks for that.

Tow wrote: »

Dear Allanah,

A message with the address has been send to you.

Attached is a photo: 

A member of our team has responded to you via PM.

Thanks,
Allanah