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Last Week's Top Five Queries 31.08.2020 to 06.09.2020

Irish Water: Rebecca · 2020-09-09 11:17:41

1. There is a public main running through a house which I have purchased, and I want to extend my property. Is this permitted? Sewer and drainage connections fall under the remit of the individual landowner and may be moved in line with building regulations. However, the exception to this rule is if there is a public main…

09-09-2020 11:17am

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Irish Water: Rebecca

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1. There is a public main running through a house which I have purchased, and I want to extend my property. Is this permitted?

Sewer and drainage connections fall under the remit of the individual landowner and may be moved in line with building regulations. However, the exception to this rule is if there is a public main running through the property under the remit of Irish Water. You should have a Way Leave Agreement and the relevant documentation should have been received along with the deed of the property. Queries in relation to the diversions of public mains on private property can be directed to diversions@water.ie and our Diversions Team will be able to assist you further.

2. I have a site at the back of my daughters property. I would like to build a granny flat the only way I can get a waste and water connection to the road is to go through her garden which she will agree to. Can I do this for a new connection?

This is possible, however, you will need to have a way leave agreement in place before you apply for a new connection. Once this is in place, you can apply for a new connection here.

3. If I turn off mains water, will there still be water in hot water tap?

As the water in the hot tap comes from the tank in the attic, you should still have hot water once you turn off your mains water supply. If you have any concerns regarding your internal pipe work, please contact a plumbing company for further advice.

4. Who do I Contact to get a Water Utility map, carrying out a road crossing for a main contractor?

You can get this information from the Planning Department within your Local Authority.

5. There is a public main running through a house which I have purchased, and I want to extend my property. Is this permitted?

Sewer and drainage connections fall under the remit of the individual landowner and may be moved in line with building regulations. However, the exception to this rule is if there is a public main running through the property under the remit of Irish Water. You should have a Way Leave Agreement and the relevant documentation should have been received along with the deed of the property. Queries in relation to the diversions of public mains on private property can be directed to diversions@water.ie and our Diversions Team will be able to assist you further.

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