Who supplies Northern Ireland Water?
Who supplies Northern Ireland Water?
GoCo
Northern Ireland Water is a Government Owned Company (GoCo), set up in April 2007 to provide the water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland.
Does Northern Ireland have free water?
Whilst water and sewer companies were privatised in England and Wales in 1989, these services remained public in Northern Ireland. For decades domestic water and sewer services in Northern Ireland have been provided without charges to customers. Only non-residential customers received water bills and had water meters.
Where does water come from Northern Ireland?
Discovering the source of Belfast’s water supply. The Silent Valley reservoir collects water from the Mourne Mountains. It travels through a tunnel, drilled through Slieve Binnian, and into the Silent Valley. The Silent Valley pipe tunnel carries the water on to the city of Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Is NI Water a private company?
We are a Government Owned Company (GoCo) – which is a statutory trading body owned by central government but operating under company legislation.
Is there a hosepipe ban 2021 Northern Ireland?
No hosepipe ban in NI for time being as extreme weather warning issued.
Is there a hosepipe ban in Northern Ireland July 2021?
Most of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are very unlikely to experience hosepipe bans in 2021. A hosepipe ban for 2021 in the following counties cannot be ruled out: Greater London, Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex, Isle of Wight.
Do Northern Ireland pay water bills?
Households pay for water as part of their overall domestic rates – there is no council tax in Northern Ireland – which also go towards education, health and transport. Since 1999 the amount allocated to water has not been itemised on household bills.
Do Northern Ireland pay council tax?
In Northern Ireland, the equivalent tax to council tax is called rates. The money collected through these property taxes goes to local authorities (councils) to pay for local services such as maintaining parks, collecting rubbish, policing and personalised care.
Do people in Northern Ireland pay water bills?
Can you drink Belfast tap water?
“The water was, and is, completely safe to drink. Customers should be |reassured that the public health |authorities and Northern Ireland Water treat the issue of public safety as our number one priority.”
How is NI Water funded?
NI Water does not set its own funding levels. This is done by the independent Utility Regulator. The Department for Infrastructure is the shareholder and owner of NI Water.
Why is water free in Northern Ireland?
How do I get help with NI Water?
If you need further help or advice, please contact us on 03457 440088 and one of our team will be here to help, 24 hours a day. NI Water is currently carrying out repair work in the area. Customers may experience a loss of water supply or a drop in pressure when the work is being carried out.
How do I contact Northern Ireland waterline?
For all emergencies as well as day to day enquiries throughout Northern Ireland, call us on: Waterline: 03457 440088
What services does arrange septic tank emptying NI Water Offer?
Arrange septic tank emptying NI Water offers a range of discretionary desludging services to customers who have septic tanks, treatment plants and cesspools which receive domestic waste. We offer two different types of service to customers not connected to mains sewers, one of which should suit your needs: Option 1 – Standard septic tank desludge.
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