Welcome
Fáilte romhat chuig leathanach baile idirlín Chónaidhm Náisiúnta na nGrúipscéimeanna Uisce. Is é an phríomhaidhm atá ag an suíomh seo ná slí a chur ar fáil don phobal chun teacht ar eolas faoi ghníomhaíochtaí na Cónaidhme. Tá súil agam go mbainfidh tú úsáid agus taitneamh as.
Welcome to the website of the National Federation of Group Water Schemes. The main purpose of this site is to provide the public with information relating to the activities of the Federation. I hope that you find it useful and enjoyable. About the NFGWS
Training
A diverse range of training programmes is organised through the National Federation of Group Water Schemes. The courses offered range from the overall management of a group water scheme co-operative to aspects of the operation and maintenance of water supply treatment systems and distribution networks. For a list of courses on offer, click here...
For further information on all training courses available, please contact the NFGWS, Tullamore Office on 05793 28068
NFGWS Annual Delegate Conference (ADC)
The NFGWS ADC was held in Athlone on Tuesday, 13th March 2012. Information on delegate motions approved at ADC, click here...
'What's in your water?' NFGWS booklet
A practical guide to the 48 parameters that come under the Drinking Water Regulations has been issued by the National Federation of Group Water Schemes.
Written in as non-technical a style as possible, the guide addresses the relevance of individual parameters to a group water scheme, depending on the nature of the source and treatment processes used.
Copies of the booklet can be ordered from the NFGWS, Monaghan office, (047) 72766.
Rural Water News - Spring 2012
Current issue of the NFGWS magazine (PDF format - 5mb). Click the link below.
Rural Water News magazine - Spring 2012
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2011 Rural Water Conference - Building on a Decade of Success
Speakers on the day covered a range of issues that address the continuing evolution of Irish rural water services. To view conference programme and download powerpoint presentations click here.
2012 Rural Water Conference will be held in Athlone on Thursday, 13th September in Athlone.
Subsidy Arrangements
The terms & conditions of the new subsidy arrangements have now been finalised and are set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Application forms can be downloaded here:
Join the NFGWS
For group water schemes wishing to join the National Federation of Group Water Schemes, or to renew their membership, for an application form click here
Water Services Legislation and Regulations
On 12 June 2007 new stringent regulations were introduced to ensure appropiate supervision of drinking water supplies ....more
On 15 May 2007 the Water Services Act was signed into legislation. For the full text of the Act..........more
EPA Handbook on the Implementation of the Regulations fo Private Water Supplies
The EPA has published a handbook to provide guidance to private water suppliers and the Water Services Authorities as the supervisory authority on the implementation of the European Communities (Drinking Water) (No. 2) regulations 2007 (S.I. 278 of 2007) in respect of private water supplies. For more information, click here
NFGWS Annual Report 2011
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) Annual Report 2011..........more
Rainwater Harvesting
The Rainwater Harvesting Pilot Project Report, commissioned by the National Rural Water Monitoring Committee and researched by Dublin Institute of Technology, is now available. For a PDF version of the report.....click here
Doohamlet Group Water Scheme - Managing A Precious Resource
A County Monaghan GWS has launched a DVD telling the story of their scheme and outlining its priorities. To view the 12 minute film, click here