Local authorities prepare five year plans to outline their vision, policies and objectives for the local authority's long term direction. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.
Local authorities provide information and advice to owners of unregulated private water supplies about water quality, contamination risks and how to keep their supply safe.
Local authorities may provide financial support to private homeowners who do not have access to a public water supply or group water scheme to bore a new well, upgrade an existing well or install a treatment system.