NFGWS 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
   • • 'Let it Bee' campaign 2020
     • I've planted a Tree campaign 2020
     • If you want to know more about how to protect your water source
     • Survey shows changing attitudes to pesticide use in Roscommon and Mayo
     • Stranooden GWS strategies to end pesticide contamination
     • Roscommon Source Protection Projects (SPP) video playlist
     • NFGWS integrated source protection planning and mitigation actions project video playlist
     • Detailed information, videos and reports related to the Stranooden GWS aspect of the project are also available on the Stranooden GWS website.

NFGWS Source Protection Projects Updates:

• DAFM provides funding to target agricultural pressures in GWS drinking water catchments
• DHLGH supports NFGWS ISPP process through inter-departmental project
• Summer 2021 (see pages 4&5)
• Autumn 2021
• Winter 2021
• World Water Day 2022
• Winter 2022

NFGWS Source Protection Pilot Project Phase II Final Report:

• Final Report on NFGWS Source Protection Pilot Project – Phase II