Your Connection Guide

We take you through the connection application process for water and wastewater.

Covid 19 Notice, 8 January 2021: We are continuing to complete PCE assessments, Connection Application assessment, issue offers, receipt connection payments, as well completing on-site inspections for the specified essential housing development sites that meet the criteria and are included in the approved list of priority sites by the Government. We will continue to take booking for scheduled site inspections at these sites via our developerscheduling@water.ie email address. We will continue to make connections and support the Government on the sites that meet the criteria and are included in the approved list of priority sites. In the event of an emergency situation requiring a connection, such as a HSE facility, please contact us directly and we will facilitate the request. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of these restrictions.

Get Connected to the Network

Our short video takes you through the steps to get a new or modified connection to the water and wastewater network.

Connection process

The process is divided into two phases. Find out more by selecting a phase.

Pre-connection Enquiry Phase Connection Application Phase

Start your connection application

Irish Water is responsible for water and wastewater connections to homes and businesses throughout the country. We are working in partnership with Local Authorities to make getting a water connection easier.

Start Your Connection Process

Developer Services

We offer a range of resources and support material for developers, offering a helping hand through the entire process, including design vetting and construction phases.

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