Where does my water come from Northern Ireland?

Where does my water come from Northern Ireland?

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 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 people in 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.

Is there fluoride in NI Water?

NI Water does not add fluoride to drinking water in Northern Ireland. Your local supply, however, may contain naturally occurring fluoride that is found in underlying rock strata from where it finds its way into river, lakes and reservoirs.

How is Northern Ireland 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.

Is there still a hose pipe ban in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) has lifted the country-wide hosepipe ban, which has been in force since 29 June. The ban was lifted at midday on 19 July after demand returned to “near normal levels”.

Where is the registered office of Northern Ireland Water?

Visit the Need our Helpsection Legal Notice| Privacy| Modern Slavery Act| Site Map Northern Ireland Water is a trademark of Northern Ireland Water Ltd., incorporated in Northern Ireland, Registered Number NI054463, Registered Office, Westland House 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE

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.

What desludging services does Nini water offer?

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.

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.