Irish Water

The contact number for Irish Water is 1890 448 448 or from abroad +353 1 707 2824

Landlords can contact Irish Water to determine if there is a person, other than themselves, registered as a customer at the property; however Irish Water will not provide the names or details of those registered.

No, Irish Water cannot disclose information relating to your tenant’s account.

As the landlord of the property, you can contact Irish Water and provide the name of your tenant. Irish Water will then write to your tenant to invite them to register. This will ensure that you are no longer liable for water services charges whilst the tenant continues to be the occupant of the property.

I currently have no tenant living in my property and won’t for a period of time. How will I be charged?
If your property is vacant then you will be the account holder and the ‘not permanently occupied charge’

If a tenant is moving into or out of your property, it’s important for them to contact Irish Water so they can set up a new account or update an existing account.
They will need to provide:
Their name, the address they are moving into or out of, their contact details and an Irish Water account number if applicable.

Yes you can take a reading from the Irish Water meter or you can request Irish Water take a meter reading. They will charge €17 for this.