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Water Services
Water Services Section is responsible for the provision and improvement of water and waste water systems. We are also responsible for water conservation, group schemes and the monitoring of drinking water quality.
Day to day operation and maintenance of the water and waste water systems are currently carried out by the Area Offices.
Capital Projects
The Water Services Section is charged with the implementation of the Water Services Investment Programme, a multi-annual investment programme.
Drinking Water
The council supplies drinking water to over 64,000 people per day in County Westmeath
Waste Water
Westmeath County Council currently operates and maintains 24 waste water schemes, serving over 8,000 premises in the County.
Water Conservation
The Water Conservation Unit works to reduce the current unacceptably high level of water loss on the 1200 km of distribution mains throughout the county.
Water Metering
Government Policy is to charge business customers for water services in accordance with the EU Water Framework Directive.
Rural Water Programme
The Rural Water Programme facilitates the develop¬ment of water services in rural areas of the County
