Drains or sewers - who to contact
In most cases you should contact your local authority if you have a query or complaint about a drain or sewer.
The EPA does not investigate drains or sewers except for organisations or sites regulated by us.
Explore organisations and sites regulated by the EPA or find those near you on a map.
On a public road or in local authority housing estate
Contact your local authority to investigate a blocked drain or sewer.
In a private housing estate, apartment block or industrial estate
The property owner or management company is responsible for clearing drains and sewers on private property.
Uisce Eireann may be able to help in some circumstances.