Drainage Services Responsibility for clearing blockages or repairing defects in a private shared drain is a matter to be resolved by the residents that are served by it, please read the Notice to Householders for more information. Residential Blocked Drains Report a problem with a drain or sewer Sandbag Policy Find information on our Sandbag policy Surface Water Network Connection Find information about new connections to surface water sewers in the city. Drainage Projects Information on Dublin City Council's ongoing drainage projects Drainage Requirements for Planning Applications Find information on drainage requirements for planning applications. Lead Pipe Replacement Grant Information on the Lead Pipe Replacement Grant