Private Well Water Treatment Grants

Private Well Water Treatment Grants | Rural Water Programme Ireland

A significant number of rural Irish households still depend entirely on private wells and boreholes for their daily domestic water supply. Unlike public municipal networks, private individual wells are not routinely monitored or checked by water testing authorities—leaving the safety, chemical purity, and biological quality of your water entirely up to you.

If your home does not have access to a public mains network or a local group water scheme, the Domestic Well Grant Scheme is specifically designed for you.

Administered under the Rural Water Programme, these government grants provide substantial financial assistance to households that are dependent on a private individual supply and are incurring capital expenditure to implement necessary improvement works.

What is the Objective of the Well Grant Scheme?

The primary objective of this state-funded initiative is to ensure rural families have access to a clean, compliant, and safe supply of water intended for human consumption and domestic purposes.

Because upgrading a private water supply requires specialized commercial hardware, the grant directly offsets the capital cost of installing professional treatment infrastructure that services a single house.

[Contaminated Well Supply] ➔ [One Eight Approved System Installation] ➔ [Up to 85% Grant Reclaim]

Approved Upgrades Covered Under the Grant

At One Eight Filtration Dynamics, we supply, install, and commission fully certified, grant-approved water treatment systems. Depending on the results of your laboratory water test, the funding can be applied directly toward resolving critical water quality issues:

  • Microbiological Protection: Full financial support for the installation of advanced Ultraviolet (UV) Sterilisers to eliminate dangerous E. coli, coliforms, and bacterial cysts.

  • Chemical & Mineral Correction: Funding covers industrial-grade Water Softeners to eliminate 100% of limescale, along with dedicated Iron & Manganese Removal Units.

  • pH Balancing & Stabilisation: Covers the integration of automated Limestone Neutraliser Systems to correct highly acidic water and stop copper pipe corrosion.

  • Structural Well Reconstruction: In severe cases where a borehole is completely compromised, the grant can assist with the capital costs of drilling a completely new well casing.

Key Financial Benefits of the Scheme

  • Substantial Cost Reduction: The grant scheme dramatically minimizes your out-of-pocket capital expenditure, covering up to 85% of the total qualified costs for water filtration and treatment installations (up to a maximum cap of €1,850 for filtration alone).

  • If Drilling a New Well: If your water test proves the existing source is unfixable, funding can rise up to 85% of costs for drilling a new well (up to a maximum cap of €5,250).

  • Long-Term Protection: By leveraging government funding to install an engineered One Eight system, you instantly safeguard your family’s health, protect your household appliances, and elevate your property’s value.

How to Begin Your Grant Application Process

Navigating local authority paperwork can feel overwhelming, but our technical team is here to guide you through the process step-by-step to secure your funding:

Step 1: Book a Certified Water Analysis

A formal, independent laboratory water test is an absolute prerequisite for the grant. The local county council requires certified proof of contamination (such as high iron, low pH, or bacterial failure) before approving funding.

Step 2: Receive Your Technical System Specification

Based on your laboratory report, One Eight will design a custom, compliant system configuration and provide a comprehensive, itemised quotation matching your county council’s strict criteria.

Step 3: Submit Your Application to the Council

Submit your application forms along with our engineering quotation to your local county council’s Rural Water section. Once provisional approval is granted, our field engineers will rapidly install and commission your new system.

Secure Your Government Well Funding Today

Don’t let the cost of capital hardware stop you from enjoying pristine, safe drinking water. Partner with Ireland’s premier water treatment specialists to test your supply and unlock your grant eligibility.

  • Speak with a Well Grant Specialist: 067 53 886

  • Email to Schedule Your Laboratory Water Test: info@oneeight.ie

  • Request a Compliant Engineering Quote: [Contact One Eight Today]

NEW GRANT CATEGORIES


  • Provision of a new well – grant aid of 85% of the costs, subject to a maximum of €5,000
  • Rehabilitation works – grant aid of 85% of the costs, subject to a maximum of €3,000
  • Water Treatment (UV, Filtration) – grant of 100% of the costs, subject to a maximum of €1,000

WHAT KIND OF WORK QUALIFIES FOR WELL GRANT?


  • Drilling of a new well
  • Provision of essential pumping
  • Water filtration/disinfection equipment (excluding water softeners)
  • Rehabilitating an existing well, including deepening or relining an existing bore or the removal of silt
  • Providing or upgrading a supply of water from a surface water source
  • Provision or improvement of mechanical or electrical equipment or facilities in connection with the supply of water.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?


  • You are not connected to a public water supply or cannot be reasonably served by a public or group water supply scheme source.
  • The house is not located in an area that is or is about to be, served by Irish Water or a Group Water Scheme.
  • Your house must be over 7 years old.
  • You have not received a grant within the last 7 years.
  • The cost of the approved works must be over €750
  • The house is occupied by the applicant as a normal place of residence.

Note: Normal place of residence includes long-term rentals but excludes private holiday homes and properties operated on a commercial basis such as short-term rentals, self-catering properties, mobile homes/caravans. Properties owned by local authorities, housing associations, Health Services Executive etc. are not eligible.

HOW TO APPLY?


  • An application for a grant under this scheme must be made to a local authority on Form PWS 1a which can be downloaded from the respective county council’s website or contact us.
  • No matter what county you’re based in, getting a water grant can be a tricky and often lengthy process. To prevent you from the hassle, our staff will go through the process with you.
  • One Eight Filtration specialises in well water treatment.  We have helped homeowners to improve their well water quality while availing local authority well grants.
  • A detailed water test needs to be taken before any work is completed to ensure the proper water treatment system is installed.
  • One Eight Filtration can carry out detailed water tests and provide assistance in filling out the well grant application forms

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