Source Protection Projects

Recognising the importance of catchment and source protection to the delivery of a safe and wholesome drinking water supply, the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) has been centrally involved, along with individual group water schemes in progressing several pilot projects and a mapping project aimed at preventing or reducing the contamination of raw water sources.  Below are links to an outline,  reports, conclusions and recommendations of each of these projects.

1. The National Source Protection Pilot Project 2006-2010 (NSPPP)
2. The On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OSWTS) Pilot Project - phase 1
3. The On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OSWTS) Pilot Project - phase 2
4. Zone of Contribution (ZOC) delineation Pilot Project (Cork & Limerick)
5. Zone of Contribution (ZOC) delineation/catchment mapping Project (on all group water schemes)
6. NFGWS Source Protection Pilot Project Phase 2
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     • If you want to know more about how to protect your water source
     • Roscommon Source Protection Projects (SPP) video links
       • Roscommon SPP - David Nally & Weed Wiping
       • Roscommon SPP - Hilltop Dairies Planting Trees
       • Roscommon SPP - Hilltop Dairies Protecting Water Source
       • Roscommon SPP - Hilltop Dairies & Bees
       • Roscommon SPP - Jarleth Dufficy
       • Roscommon SPP - Understanding Your Catchment
       • Roscommon SPP - Project Aims
       • Roscommon SPP - David Nally talks Nutrient Management
       • Roscommon SPP - Thomas Rushe, Corracreigh GWS Manager 
       • Roscommon SPP - Bee hotels bring host of benefits to locals