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Connection Charges

Uisce Éireann has implemented an enduring Connection Charging Policy which provides a standard set of charges for connections to Uisce Éireann's water and wastewater networks.

The provision of connections requires the payment of certain costs and fees by the customer, as approved by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) in Ireland.

As such, Uisce Éireann has implemented a Connection Charging Policy. This policy provides a standard set of charges for connections to Uisce Éireann's water and wastewater networks. It also provides a single, clear, transparent and fair connection charging framework. The charges are calculated in a cost-reflective manner, based on connection type.

Standard connection charges will apply to the majority of customers and Uisce Éireann will provide a full connection service to a customer's boundary, where all components of the connection works are performed by Uisce Éireann.

The charges can be viewed in the Uisce Éireann Charges Plan and also on the CRU website.


Standard Connection Charges

These charges are based on standard parameters. Requirements in excess of the standard parameters may incur additional charges. Please see the Connection Charging Policy document for further details. Please also see worked examples of connection charges for typical connections.

* Domestic Development and apartments with multiple units will incur the charge per each individual unit per application.

Water - Connection Infrastructure up to 10 metres

Category Service Pipe Size (mm) Connection Charge (€)
Single Domestic (1 Unit) 25 2,272
Domestic Development (2 - 5 Units)* Dependent on number of Units 2,272
Domestic Development (6- 100 Units)* Dependent on number of Units 1,848
Domestic Development (>100 Units)* Dependent on number of Units 1,708
Non Domestic Small 1 25 2,272
Non Domestic Small 2 32 8,781
Non Domestic Medium 1 50 19,371
Non Domestic Medium 2 80 29,645
Non Domestic Medium 3 100 46,179
Non Domestic Medium 4 150 83,900
Non Domestic Medium 5 200 149,692
Non Domestic Large 1 250 Quotable
Non Domestic Large 2 300 Quotable
Non Domestic Large 3 350 Quotable

Wastewater - Connection Infrastructure up to 10 metres

Category Service Pipe Size (mm) Connection Charge (€)
Single Domestic (1 Unit) 100 3,929
Domestic Development (2 - 5 Units)* Dependent on number of Units 3,929
Domestic Development (6- 100 Units)* Dependent on number of Units 3,499
Domestic Development (>100 Units)* Dependent on number of Units 3,381
Non Domestic Small 100 3,929
Non Domestic Medium 1 150 23,344
Non Domestic Medium 2 225 226,571
Non Domestic Large 1 300 Quotable
Non Domestic Large 2 375 Quotable
Non Domestic Large 3 450 Quotable

These charges are based on Connection Infrastructure of up to 10 metres in length. Infrastructure in excess of this will incur additional quotable charges. The charges assume a gravity pipe connection, for non gravity pipe connections additional charges may apply. Please see the Connection Charging Policy document for further details. Please also see worked examples of connection charges for typical connections.

* Domestic Development and apartments with multiple units will incur the charge per each individual unit per application.
For information on applications submitted prior to the implementation of the Connection Charges Policy, please view our FAQ page.

In excess of 10 metres, less than 15 metres

Service Connection Infrastructure

Per Metre Charge (€)

Water (25mm pipe diameter)

358

Wastewater (100mm pipe diameter)

442

In excess of 15 metres

Any service connection Infrastructure that exceeds 15 metres in total length will be liable for the following: 

  • The Standard Connection Charge (that includes the provision of Service Connection Infrastructure of 10m in length)
  • The Standard Charge for each additional metre of Service Connection Infrastructure (that exceeds 10m in length, up to a maximum of 15 metres)
  • Quotable Charges for each metre of Service Connection Infrastructure that exceeds 15 metres in length

First Mover Disadvantage

Shared Quotable Rebate for compensating the First Mover Developer for other developers making use of the Network Connection Infrastructure it funded.

As per CRU/202342, issued on 19th May 2023, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities has announced a decision focusing on a specific aspect of Uisce Éireann's (UÉ's) Connection Charging Policy (CCP) known as First Mover Disadvantage (FMD).

FMD can occur in areas of new development where a First Mover Developer (FM Developer) triggers new network infrastructure and incurs the costs associated with connecting their land to the existing UÉ network. FMD may arise if the FM Developer funds new network infrastructure as part of their connection and these FM Developer funded assets have wider network benefits in the future. This can create a disadvantage for the FM Developer as subsequent developers connecting may benefit from the connection assets put in place to the cost of the FM developer.

From 19th November 2023, Developers impacted by First Mover Disadvantage may qualify for a Shared Quotable Rebate (SQR) where they have opted into the First Mover scheme. The SQR will be funded by subsequent developers connecting to the FM Developer(s) asset (by way of a Standard Network Infrastructure Charge or SNIC) and will only be paid if subsequent developers connect to the FM Developer(s) asset. A ten year time limit applies between the FM Developer's connection and the subsequent connection(s).

The SNIC will be charged in addition to any standard and/or quotable connection charges due for connecting housing developments and/or non-domestic unit to UÉ network.

Please see sections 4.2 to 4.4 of the Water Charges Plan (see here for a copy on UÉ's website and here for a copy of the CRU's website) for further details including full qualification criteria.

Please see here for worked examples.

Self-Lay Surety

Only applicable to domestic housing developments

The Self-Lay connection agreement sets out the basis of the customer's contractual agreement with Uisce Éireann for the provision of services. The agreement provides for the vesting in Uisce Éireann of water and wastewater services infrastructure installed by a customer, following quality assurance of the Self-Lay works and connection to the Uisce Éireann network(s). It includes the provision of financial security to Uisce Éireann (the Self-Lay Financial Security Arrangements) in certain circumstances.

As part of the Connection Charging Policy, a refundable financial security will be required per unit in a Self-Lay development. This will mitigate risk of asset defects and risk exposure where sub-standard work has been performed. This is applicable where the local infrastructure is provided by the customer and where a Self-Lay Agreement is in place requiring the vesting of the infrastructure in Uisce Éireann. The surety required is outlined below and will apply to all applications. The surety will apply to each unit within an application.

Standard Residential Connection 

Apartment and Duplex

€1,125 per unit for water and wastewater 

€750 per unit for water and wastewater

€562 per unit for one service

€375 per unit for one service

In addition to the risk exposures outlined above for the water and wastewater infrastructure, there is an additional risk exposure for pump stations (this includes other stand-alone infrastructure facilities) in a development. The financial security relating to this is outlined below:

  • Up to 40% of the total cost of the pump station or stand alone infrastructure for the duration of the Defects Liability Period and/or
  • Up to 100% of the annual estimates cost of operation and maintenance of these facilities for the duration of the Defects Liability Period

This financial security will be required in addition to the full connection payment and signed counterpart in order for a connection to progress. Upon completion of the defects liability period the surety will be released in line with the Uisce Éireann Financial Security Policy.

Surety Refund Process

Your cash surety will be refunded to you on successful completion of the Quality Assurance process at the end of the Defects Liability Period. Click the link below to view the process which needs to be followed for your surety to be refunded to you.

Uisce Éireann Self Lay Financial Security Arrangements

The Uisce Éireann Self Lay Financial Security Arrangements sets out the acceptable forms of financial security.

Disconnection and Reconnection Charges

Uisce Éireann applies charges for Disconnection from, and Reconnection to, the Network in accordance with the CRU approved Disconnection and Reconnection Policy. These charges are as follows:

Service  In/Out Standard hours For Customer Requested Due to non-payment  (Non-Domestic Customers) Abortive Site Visit Charge
Temporary Disconnection In Standard Hours €140 N/A €140
  Outside Standard Hours €210 N/A €210
Reconnection following Temporary Disconnection In Standard Hours €140 €500  €140
  Outside Standard Hours €210 N/A €210