Pipe Maintenance

Responsibility
The graphics demonstrate the current policy of Irish Water in relation to the maintenance and renewal of
water supply and wastewater pipes. The graphics provide a broad and general overview of Irish Water’s
current policy. Each specific pipe (or network of pipes) should still be reviewed on an individual basis.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these
graphics, Irish Water, its employees, contractors or agents assume no responsibility for and give no
guarantees, undertakings or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness or up to date nature of
the information provided in these graphics and do not accept any liability whatsoever arising from any
errors or omissions.
Irish Water would like to draw customers attention to the fact that the publication of these graphics is
for illustration purposes only and reflects the current policy of Irish Water which may be changed from
time to time. Ultimately, the Water Services Act 2007 to 2017 sets out legal responsibilities in relation to
pipework and the publication of these graphics is not intended to (and does not) override the position as
set out in that legislation.

If you have any queries, please phone us on Callsave 1850 278 278 or +353 1 707 2828
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
IW/PMRG/V3/0418
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE WATER SUPPLY – TAKEN IN CHARGE

PUBLIC WATER MAIN

PRIVATE PROPERTY PRIVATE PROPERTY PRIVATE PROPERTY

ESTATE PROPERTY – TAKEN IN CHARGE

Householders’ pipe Water Meter: Regardless of its location,

maintenance responsibility
Irish Water’s pipe
maintenance responsibility
Private property boundary
your meter remains Irish Water’s responsibility.
Note: Taken in charge means the local authority has
assumed responsibility for the roads, street lighting,
utilities and open spaces within the development.

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE WASTEWATER – TAKEN IN CHARGE

PUBLIC SEWER

PRIVATE PROPERTY PRIVATE PROPERTY PRIVATE PROPERTY

ESTATE PROPERTY – TAKEN IN CHARGE

Owners’ pipe Note: Taken in charge means the local authority has
maintenance responsibility assumed responsibility for the roads, street lighting,
utilities and open spaces within the development.
Irish Water’s pipe
maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
SINGLE DETACHED PROPERTY WATER SUPPLY

PRIVATE PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

PUBLIC WATER MAIN

Owners’ pipe Water Meter

maintenance responsibility Regardless of its location, your meter
Irish Water’s pipe remains Irish Water’s responsibility
maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
SINGLE DETACHED PROPERTY WASTEWATER

PRIVATE PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

PUBLIC
PUBLIC SEWER
WATER MAINS

Householders’ pipe
maintenance responsibility
Irish Water’s pipe
maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
DETACHED PROPERTIES SHARED WATER SUPPLY

PRIVATE PROPERTY PRIVATE PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

PUBLIC WATER MAIN

Responsibility for pipe maintenance rests with the Water Meter

individual owner or is shared between owners Regardless of its location, your meter
remains Irish Water’s responsibility
Irish Water’s pipe
maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
DETACHED PROPERTIES SHARED WASTEWATER

PRIVATE PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

PUBLIC SEWER

Responsibility for pipe maintenance rests with the individual

owner or is shared between owners

Irish Water’s pipe

maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
TERRACED PROPERTIES SHARED WATER SUPPLY

PRIVATE PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

PUBLIC WATER MAIN

Responsibility for pipe maintenance rests with the individual

owner or is shared between owners

Irish Water’s pipe

maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
TERRACED PROPERTIES SHARED WASTEWATER CONNECTION

PRIVATE PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

PUBLIC SEWER

Responsibility for pipe maintenance rests with the individual

owner or is shared between owners

Irish Water’s pipe

maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WATER SUPPLY

INDUSTRIAL
ESTATE/
PRIVATE
PROPERTY

PUBLIC
PROPERTY

Owner’s pipe Water Meter

maintenance responsibility Regardless of its location, your meter
remains Irish Water’s responsibility
Irish Water’s pipe
maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WASTEWATER

INDUSTRIAL
ESTATE/
PRIVATE
PROPERTY

PUBLIC
PROPERTY

Owner's pipe
maintenance responsibility

Irish Water’s pipe

maintenance responsibility

Private property boundary

These graphics are for illustration purposes only and represent the current policy of Irish Water in relation to pipe maintenance. The Water Services Act 2007-2017 sets out legal
responsibility for such maintenance and these graphics and Irish Water’s policy should not be considered as formally overriding this legislation.