Grant Scheme

There is a Government grant available that provides 100% of costs up to €5,000 to replace drinking water lead pipes within the boundaries of your property

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• Customer Leaflet-Lead-Irish Version.pdf (size 1.3 MB)
• Customer Leaflet Lead English Version.pdf (size 1.3 MB)

Is your health at risk due to the presence of lead pipes in your home?

• Lead is a proven health risk
• It is a metal that was used for pipework and plumbing in some houses built up to, and including, the 1970s
• If you live in an older house, it is important to check if you have lead piping in your home
• The World Health Organisation and HSE advise that there is no safe level of lead in drinking water
• The most effective way to reduce your exposure to lead in drinking water is to replace lead piping

How much financial assistance can I get?

• 100% of the approved cost of the works is available, subject to a maximum of €5,000
• It is not means tested
• The grant is available if you receive your water from either a public or private water supplier

How do I claim?

• The grant is administered by local authorities
• Contact the local authority for your area to obtain a DLRG 1a claim form
• For details of local authorities, click here

 

Are you an Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) customer?

• If you are a customer of Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) you may also be eligible for their Customer Opt-In Lead Pipe Replacement Scheme
• This scheme aims to replace lead pipes on the public side of your property
• Further information, on the Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) scheme