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11 February 2020
Boil Water Notice issued for Ballyragget Public Water Supply scheme
Notice issued following consultation with the Health Service Executive
- Issue due to inadequate disinfection of the water at the plant
- Problem has resulted in elevated turbidity levels
- Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water
4 February 2020
Kilkenny receives good news following the removal of two water supplies from the Remedial Action List
Kilkenny has two water supplies removed from Remedial Action List
- Over 16,000 customers now have safe drinking water
- Schemes in Kilkenny reduced from 7 to 3
- Works continue on remaining supplies
23 January 2020
The communities of Inistioge and Thomastown to benefit from a €10 million investment providing a clean and safe drinking water source
Investment will benefit over 4,000 people
- Construction of new water mains
- Vulnerable water source removed in Inistioge
- Ensuring a clean, safe drinking water source
20 December 2019
Boil Water Notice lifted for all customers on the Whitegate Regional Water Supply with immediate effect
Water being supplied to the area is safe to drink
- Detailed examination of each stage of the treatment process
- Improved monitoring and controls
- We are continuing to carry out improvement works at the plant
20 December 2019
Full capacity restored at Bennettsbridge Water Supply Scheme
No further restrictions will be put in place
- Notice issued following deterioration of raw water quality
- Crews worked throughout the day to restore production
- Call 1850 278278 if experiencing issues
16 December 2019
Public urged not to let their festive cooking become a pain in the drain this Christmas
Survey reveals that 58% of the public pour fats, oils and greases down the kitchen sink
- Almost 8,000 reported sewer blockages cleared this year
- Survey revealed sink often treated as a bin
- Play your part by thinking before pouring this Christmas
3 December 2019
The Story of Water, a new documentary exploring the development and current state of Ireland’s public water network
The Story of Water, Sunday 8 December at 7pm on Virgin Media Two
- Understand the role that water plays in your daily life
- Learn more about your water and where it comes from
- Hear individual personal stories from all over Ireland
2 December 2019
Over 4,600 people in Bennettsbridge area now have safe drinking water
Removal of Bennettsbridge water supply from Remedial Action List
- 4,600 people with safe drinking water
- Previously insufficient protection against cryptosporidium
- Upgrades now provide an advanced treatment process
19 November 2019
Think Before You Flush on World Toilet Day
Irish Water, Clean Coasts and the NCAD unveil an installation of 4 toilets with a difference
- Part of a 'Design for Debate' project
- Installation of four toilets displayed in Heuston and Connolly stations
- World Toilet Day is celebrated annually on 19 November
14 October 2019
Pesticides detected in drinking water supplies across Ireland
Farmers and other users urged to use best practice when spraying
- Improper use means pesticides can end up in drinking water
- Regulations for pesticides are very stringent
- Basic steps for reducing pesticide risks