Further queries about the Private Well Assessment Application?

We are happy to discuss any aspect of the Private Well Assessment Application with you in more detail. The details presented below provide information on where you can find out more information.

Query 1: This application is not working on my computer or mobile device

The Private Well Assessment Application has been carefully designed to work across a wide range of computers, Internet browsers, operating systems, and mobile devices. We have extensively tested the application on computers, laptops, and smart devices. If the application is not working on your computer or mobile device please let us know and we will investigate the problem for you. Please contact queriesofficer@epa.ie with a description of your issue. Please note that we are not in a position to offer technical support or software configuration of your computer or device.

Query 2: I would like to discuss the recommendations provided to me

The Private Well Assessment Application generates a set of recommendations for you based on the answers you provided in the assessment survey. We would be very happy to discuss any concerns or queries you have regarding the recommendations provided to you. Please contact queriesofficer@epa.ie for more information.

Query 3: Where can I get further information about risks associated with my private well?

There are several places where you can obtain further information about risks associated with your private well supply.

Contact us at the EPA: We have a section on our website dedicated to provided information to householders with private well supplies. You will find information there about protecting your well, treating and testing the supply, and other guidance.
Contact your local authority: The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage website provides a list of contact details for all local authorities in Ireland
Contact your local Environmental Health Officer: The Health Service Executive website provides a list of contact details for all local Environmental Health Officers in Ireland

Query 4: I would like to tell other people about this application

Thank you! There are several ways in which you can tell people about this application. The best way is to use the 'SHARE' button below. This will provide you with easy access to share this page link to your family and friends using your social networks or your email.

The Internet address of this application is https://eparesearch.epa.ie/water/wells/. You can use this Internet address to tell your family and friends about the Private Well Assessment Application.

Query 5: How often should I take this survey?

The Private Well Assessment application survey should be re-taken when:

there have been substantial groundworks carried out on your site
there has been a change to the source or the treatment of your water source

There is no limit to the number of times they survey can be carried out. We encourage Private Well owners to re-take the survey on a regular basis.

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