Water supply returning for homes and businesses in Wexford Town following successful repair of burst water main
Water is now returning to homes and businesses in Wexford Town after Uisce Éireann crews successfully repaired a major burst on a water main in the area.
The burst, which occurred this morning, required extensive repair works by specialist crews to restore normal water supply as quickly and safely as possible.
Padraig Lyng, Water Network Operations Manager, Uisce Éireann, said:
"We know that losing your water supply can be difficult and disruptive for families, businesses and communities, and we are very grateful to everyone affected for their patience and understanding while repairs were carried out.
"We are pleased to have supply returning, and we appreciate the efforts people made to conserve water while repairs were underway. Community support and cooperation made a real difference."
Customers may experience lower than normal pressure, temporary discolouration or intermittent supply for a short period while the network refills. This is normal and should improve as the system stabilises.
Our teams will continue to monitor the network closely to ensure supply returns to normal across all affected areas. Vulnerable customers who are registered with us receive direct communications for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.
Customers can stay informed about their local water service by checking the supply and service section of our website, checking our live feed at X @IWCare, or signing up to receive real-time text updates. Our customer care team is also available 24/7 at 1800 278 278.
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Customers and businesses in Wexford Town may experience disruptions to their water supply today following a burst water main. Our crews are on site carrying out repairs and every effort is being made to restore normal service as quickly and safely as possible.
Impacted areas include Bride Street, Thomas Street, The Faythe, Mulgannon and surrounding areas.
Padraig Lyng, Water Network Operations Manager, Uisce Éireann, said:
“We understand how inconvenient an unexpected water outage can be. Our main priority is fixing this burst and returning a normal supply to all our customers. We really appreciate everyone in the community bearing with us while our crews get water back to homes and businesses.”
Repairs are expected to be completed by 4pm today. Once repairs have been completed, water supplies will return gradually over the following hours. Customers in higher-lying areas or at the ends of the network may experience a longer wait while the water network refills.
To keep our crews and the public safe while repairs are underway, traffic management measures will be in place and clearly signposted. We thank local residents and road users for their cooperation.
For ongoing updates, please visit the Water Supply and Services section of our website and quote reference number: WEX00123485.
Supporting customers, especially those who may be more vulnerable during service interruptions, remains a priority. Registered vulnerable customers receive direct communications from Uisce Éireann for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.
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