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 there a hosepipe ban 2021 Northern Ireland?
No hosepipe ban in NI for time being as extreme weather warning issued.
Is there a hose pipe ban in NI?
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”.
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.
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.
Does NI Water use chlorine?
NI Water would like to reassure our customers that our number one priority is the quality and safety of the drinking water we provide. As part of the normal drinking water treatment process, chlorine is added to ensure that the quality of the drinking water is maintained throughout our network.
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.
Where is Northern Ireland water registered?
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 Tel: +44 (0)3457 440088 Fax: +44 (0)2890354798
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.
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.
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