NI Water engaged with hundreds of visitors at the Selfbuild Show over the weekend, sharing practical guidance with self-builders, renovators and those planning extensions.

The utility’s Developer Services team was on hand at the Eikon Exhibition Centre near Lisburn to field questions on water and wastewater connections, digital services, water regulations and sewerage. The team supports customers from initial enquiries and pre-planning through to applications for new connections, and can advise anyone building close to NI Water infrastructure.

Roy Mooney, NI Water Developer Services Pre-Development Manager, said: "It was great to speak to so many people over the weekend who are planning builds, renovations and extensions. Visitors to the NI Water stand received practical advice on their designs, as well as guidance on planning new water and wastewater connections.

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"Our advice is always to contact Developer Services before starting a project. By engaging with our team early, customers can better understand the water and wastewater requirements for their development, identify potential issues and reduce the risk of delays. We wish everyone who visited our stand the very best with their projects."

NI Water also reminded builders and contractors that hiring an approved standpipe is the safe and straightforward way to draw water from the public supply. Approved standpipes prevent backflow that could allow dirt, chemicals or other contaminants to enter drinking water, helping to protect water quality and public health.

Anyone planning a build, extension or renovation can visit the NI Water self-service portal at digitalservices.niwater.com/home

Builders and works teams needing temporary access to the water network can find information on hiring and licensing an approved standpipe at www.niwater.com/services-for-developers/standpipe-licence