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8 December 2020
Irish Water publishes its draft Framework Plan, the first Phase of its National Water Resources Plan, for consultation
The NWRP is Ireland’s first 25-year strategic plan enabling us to move towards safe, secure, reliable and sustainable water supplies for all of our customers and communities
18 January 2021
Repairs to major burst water main underway on Letteragh Road
Customers in Salthill, Lower Salthill, Dominick Street and surrounding areas in Galway City are affected
- Repairs are expected to finish at 7pm
- Works are taking place in line with Covid-19 Level 5 protocols
- Updates will be available on wtr.ie/SupplyInfo
15 January 2021
Repairs underway to a burst water main close to Vartry water treatment plant
Repairs are taking place between Vartry water treatment plant and Newtown Mount Kennedy
- Repairs are expected to be completed on Monday 18 January
- Customers may experience low water pressure while works take place
- Repair works are taking place in line with Covid-19 Level 5 protocols
15 January 2021
Further progress made on the Howth Water Supply Scheme, safeguarding water supply for homes and businesses in the area
Works are being carried out in accordance with current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions
- Next section of the project due to begin on 18 January
- South bound lane of the R809 Warrenhouse Road will be closed
- Diversions will be in place
14 January 2021
Works progressing to enhance the water supply to homes and businesses in Foxford
Works are being carried out in accordance with current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.
- Works involve upgrading water treatment processes at the plant
- This will significantly improve quality and security of water supply
- Upgrade works are currently underway
13 January 2021
Homes and businesses in Wexford asked to check for leaks and to conserve water where possible
There has been a steady increase in demand over the Christmas period spiking in the past few days following the recent cold spell
- Public water network has experienced high volume of bursts
- Repairs are being carried out in line with Covid-19 protocols
- Customers asked to adhere to public health advice on hand washing and hygiene
13 January 2021
Irish Water and Fingal County Council are working to restore water supply to customers in parts of Blanchardstown following a burst water main
Crews are working to repair the burst watermain as quickly and as safely as possible
- Old Corduff Rd; Ashling Heights; Lissane Apartments and surrounds are affected
- Repairs are expected to be completed by 4pm
- Works are taking place in line with Covid-19 protocols
13 January 2021
Irish Water progressing with essential works to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Kildare and the GDA
Works will take place in accordance with current Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions
- Works form part of the Barrow Extension project
- Valve repair works will take place on 14 January
- Further works will take place from 18 January to 26 March
13 January 2021
Customers on the Lough Egish Regional Water Supply asked to check for leaks after recent cold spell
Lough Egish, Latton, Bawn, Rockcorry, Tullycorbet, Ballybay, Castleblayney and Clontibret
- Overall demand for water has increased by 20%
- Check outside taps and cattle drinking troughs
- Adhere to public health guidelines & current restrictions
12 January 2021
Irish Water appeal to homes and businesses in the Greater Dublin Area to check for leaks as the recent cold spell has led to a surge in demand for water
There has been a steady increase in demand over the Christmas period, spiking in the past few days following the recent cold spell
- The public water network has experienced a higher than normal volume of bursts
- We are working to complete repairs in line with Covid-19 protocols
- Customers are asked to conserve water where possible
11 January 2021
Aille an Phreacháin residents set to enjoy more reliable water supply following essential mains replacement works
Approximately 1.5 kilometres of old watermains in Aille an Phreacháin, Spiddal will be replaced
- Works are due to commence in mid-January
- Works may involve some short-term water shut-offs
- Traffic management measures will be in place