News

22 June 2018

Bathing Water Notice in place at Rush South Beach

Notice due to malfunction of pumps which caused an over flow at East Shore/ Tower Road

• Notice in place following samples taken Friday 22 June 2018
• Water sampling results expected Wednesday 27 June
• For updates, visit our Water Supply Updates page

22 June 2018

Swords Water Main Replacement Project to provide a more reliable water supply for customers

Significant investment to replace aging water main prone to frequent bursts 

• Traffic management in place
• Next phase gets underway on Monday
• 3.2km of water main has already been replaced

21 June 2018

Water supply restriction in the Knocktopher, Ballyhale and Floodhall area from 7pm tonight until 6am tomorrow

Reservoir levels have dropped due to the increased demand

• Please conserve water
• Every small effort to save water helps
• Report a leak via our webform

21 June 2018

Farmers urged to use best practice when spraying pesticides following MCPA detections in drinking water across the country

It is imperative that pesticide users are mindful of best practice when spraying lands

• Drinking water supplies vulnerable to contamination
• Detections of pesticides found in drinking water
• The pesticide MCPA is the main offender

20 June 2018

Planning application submitted for Spiddal Wastewater Treatment plant

Project will end the discharge of untreated wastewater to Galway Bay

• Improved water quality at Trá na mBan and Céibh na Spidéil
• The new plant will facilitate future growth in the area
• The project will provide for social and economic development

 

20 June 2018

Information evening about Carraroe Sewerage Scheme on 28 June

Information evening at An Crompán, Carraroe, Thursday 28 June from 5.30-7.30pm

• End practice of discharging untreated wastewater into Casla Bay
• New treatment plant will mean improved water quality
• Cleaner water will enhance Carraroe’s amenity value

20 June 2018

Dunmanway students to help Irish Water with ‘Think Before You Flush’ campaign

Irish Water staff talk about the important role we can all play in protecting our local environment

• Find out what the worst offenders are
• The message is simple - remember the three Ps
• Think before you flush

 

 

18 June 2018

Boil water notice issued on the Kilconnell Public Water Supply and Ballyboggan Group Water Scheme in Co. Galway

Notice issued due to elevated levels of turbidity in the raw water

• Vulnerable customers will receive bottled water
• Once boiled the water is safe to consume
• A map of the scheme will be available as soon as possible

18 June 2018

Public information evening about Kilcar Sewerage Scheme Monday 25 June

Plans will be presented at Aislann Centre in Kilcar on 25 Monday from 5.30-7.30pm

• New pipes, pumping station and wastewater treatment plant
• End the discharge of untreated wastewater into Tawny Bay
• Scheme will provide cleaner water and protect our environment

18 June 2018

€1 million contract to upgrade Limerick sewers announced

Essential project will help address odour issues, reduce sewer flooding

• Works will begin in July
• Project team contact details
• Techniques used to reduce impact on community