Lead Remediation Grant

The Domestic Lead Remediation Grant Scheme was introduced to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water, and in line with the Government national strategy to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water.  The Scheme was introduced to assist households with the costs of replacing lead piping or related fittings located within the internal distribution system connected to a domestic water supply that serves a house.  Section 2 of the Water Services Act 2007, as amended, provides that “internal distribution system” means that part of a distribution system, within the curtilage of a premises, which is used for the provision of water for human consumption or food or drinks production.

The scope of the grant and relevant definitions are as detailed in the Housing (Domestic Lead Remediation Grant) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 518 of 2022), which came into operation on 1st December 2022.

Full details including application form can be downloaded on the links provided below.

FAOs-Lead-Remediation-Grant-2022

Application-Form-Lead-Remediation-Grant

Domestic Lead Remediation Grant Scheme (English)

Domestic Lead Remediation Grant Scheme (Irish)

Alternatively, you can contact – The Rural Water Section, Leitrim County Council, Park Lane, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim telephone no. 071 96 20005 ext 661 or e-mail ruralwater@leitrimcoco.ie