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7 July 2020
EPA Drinking Water Report highlights continuing high quality of public water supply
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognised the continuing high quality of the public water supply in its annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2019.
15 August 2020
Customers across Donegal asked to conserve water as demand rises
Warm weather and an increase in the number of visitors has increased demand on the water network
- The situation is under continuous review
- Working to ensure there is water available for all
- Everyone is asked to take steps to conserve water
14 August 2020
We continue to remind customers in Portarlington to conserve where possible during essential night-time restrictions
Nightly restrictions required in Portarlington to maintain sufficient supply
- Restrictions from 10pm-6am
- It may take 2-3 hours for normal supply to resume
- Conserve where possible
14 August 2020
Update on reports of drinking water odour and taste in the Dublin area
Drinking water is compliant with drinking water regulations and is safe to drink
- Treated water tested daily in conjunction with extensive monitoring
- Some may be more sensitive to changes in how water tastes or smells
- Contact centre open 24/7 for queries or concerns
14 August 2020
Drinking Water from Vartry and Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plants
Public health queries not related to water supply
- Plant is compliant with drinking water regulations
- It is tested daily in conjunction with extensive monitoring
- Contact centre open 24/7 for queries or concerns
13 August 2020
Do Not Consume Notice remains for all customers supplied by the Achill Water Supply Scheme
Update Thursday 13 August
- Appeals to all people on the island to conserve
- Do Not Consume Notice remains in place
- Demand 50% higher than last year
12 August 2020
Works are progressing for the next phase of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme
Works involve construction of new wastewater network
- Works will be completed in phases
- Traffic management will be in place
- Works to begin on 17 August 2020
12 August 2020
Repairs of burst water main serving Fota Island, Great Island, Cobh and surrounding areas completed
Crews worked through the night to complete repair
- Significant burst has been repaired
- Return of supply being closlely monitored
- Reminder to follow HSE advice on handwashing
11 August 2020
Normal water supply resumes on Inis Oirr following lifting of water restrictions
Night time restrictions lifted with immediate effect
- Restrictions were necessary for daily supply
- Water reserves have recovered following rainfall
- Conserve water wherever possible
10 August 2020
Works to restore supply in Rosmadda, Westbury, Corbally and surrounding areas
Contractors are on site carrying out repairs
- Water tankers remain in place
- Repairs expected to be completed by tonight
- Traffic management in place for duration of works
10 August 2020
Good news for almost 1,000 people as two Cork supplies are removed from the EPA’s remedial action list
Removal of two supplies from the EPA's Remedial Action List
- Almost 1,000 customers have clean drinking water
- Kealkill & Ballingeary supplies removed from list
- Extensive upgrade works were carried out