Separate Water Connection

Gemma_22

Hi

We are in the process of buying a house that currently is only connected to water through the neighbours mains connection (the houses used to be owned by the same family)

We have been told we will need get a new water connection which is proving very costly. We are roughly 27 - 30 metres from the mains so it's quite expensive.

Is it not possible to keep the current connection but have a seperate meter? Or does it have to be a new connection altogether? The house has been lived in and has had water in the past it is currently just switched off to the house we are looking at.

Any info would be appreciated thanks

Irish Water: Jose

Hi there,

Thanks for getting in contact.

Unfortunately, according to what you described, it has to be a new connection. You can find more about new connections here: https://www.water.ie/connections/information/

Alternatively, you can call us on 1850 278 278 and ask to speak with the New Connections Department, we have New Connections specialists to answer all your queries.

I hope this information helps.

Thanks,

Jose

Gemma_22

Irish Water: Jose wrote: »

Hi there,

Thanks for getting in contact.

Unfortunately, according to what you described, it has to be a new connection. You can find more about new connections

Alternatively, you can call us on 1850 278 278 and ask to speak with the New Connections Department, we have New Connections specialists to answer all your queries.

I hope this information helps.

Thanks,

Jose

Thanks for your reply,

Just another thing, if other houses on our road across the street have connected to the mains water in the same way we have to , can we not connect into these pipes that are bringing the mains water to their houses , instead of running more pipes.

Thanks

Effects

Gemma_22 wrote: »

Irish Water: Jose wrote: »

Hi there,

Thanks for getting in contact.

Unfortunately, according to what you described, it has to be a new connection. You can find more about new connections

Alternatively, you can call us on 1850 278 278 and ask to speak with the New Connections Department, we have New Connections specialists to answer all your queries.

I hope this information helps.

Thanks,

Jose

If other houses on our road across the street have connected to the mains water in the same way we have to , can we not connect into these pipes that are bringing the mains water to their houses , instead of running more pipes.

Thanks

You can connect to the same mains as across the street. You'll obviously still have to get the pipes run for you. Good luck with Irish Water though, I had a nightmare with them when I was getting my water connection. Really difficult company to deal with.

Irish Water: Jose

Gemma_22 wrote: »

Irish Water: Jose wrote: »

Hi there,

Thanks for getting in contact.

Unfortunately, according to what you described, it has to be a new connection. You can find more about new connections

Alternatively, you can call us on 1850 278 278 and ask to speak with the New Connections Department, we have New Connections specialists to answer all your queries.

I hope this information helps.

Thanks,

Jose

Thanks for your reply,

Just another thing, if other houses on our road across the street have connected to the mains water in the same way we have to , can we not connect into these pipes that are bringing the mains water to their houses , instead of running more pipes.

Thanks

Hi there,

As each connection is unique, the best way to have that answered is calling our New Connections Department and speaking with a specialist. During the New Connection steps, our engineers will also study your situation and find the best way to get your connection.

You can call us on 1850 278 278 and ask for the New Connections Department.

Thanks,
Jose