Apply for a private water supply grant

You may be able to get a grant of up to £800 per property to improve your private water supply.

You can use it to make improvements like:

• installing treatment
• replacing lead pipes
• putting in new water tanks

Who can apply

Anyone can apply for the grant of up to £800 per property. Your local council may be able to provide extra funding if you have a low income.

To get the grant:

• the private water supply must be the main or sole source of drinking water
• the supply must need improved to make it safe

When you will not be eligible

You will not be able to get a grant if:

• the private water supply is for a new house or building
• you're connected to the mains supply as well as a private water supply
• the work to improve your private supply has already started or finished
• the building will be demolished or is considered not fit to live in

How to apply

Local councils administer the private water supply grant on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

Contact your local council to apply.