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17 September 2020
Limerick hurlers on the ball when it comes to tackling leakage
Limerick hurlling duo tackling water leakage
- Customer Engagement Surveyors Darragh O'Donovan and Kyle Hayes
- Encouraging take up of First Fix Free scheme
- Check out our Leakage Reduction Programme for more
10 September 2020
Water main replacement works to commence on St Nessan's Road, Limerick City
Works are part of the national Leakage Reduction Programme
- Replacing 1.4km of problematic mains
- Works commence September 14
- Works expected to be complete in 12 weeks
21 August 2020
Works to restore supplies to areas affected by Storm Ellen
Areas worst affected include:
- East and North Cork, South Tipperary,
- West Waterford, South Limerick and East Clare
- Reminder to follow HSE COVID-19 advice
20 August 2020
Pesticide exceedances continue to be detected in drinking supplies around Ireland
Detection of pesticides may be as a result of specific spraying activities
- MCPA is a main pesticide being detected
- Users reminded to use best practice when spraying
- Basic steps for reducing pesticide risks
10 July 2020
Night time works to complete sewer network improvement project in Limerick city centre
Works are continuing to upgrade the sewer network in O'Connell Street
- Remaining works involve the construction of access shafts
- Works will be completed under programme of night works
- Works will commence again on Monday 13 July
8 July 2020
Water Conservation Order lifted following heavy rainfall and recovery of sources
Lifting of Water Conservation Order better known as the hosepipe ban
- Lifted following heavy rainfall & recovery of resources
- Continuing to monitor affected water sources
- View our video for tips on how to conserve
8 July 2020
Pictures reveal damage caused by wipes being flushed down Limerick’s loos
Pictures reveal severe blockages caused by wet wipes in treatment plants
- Blockages experienced across city and county
- 3 P's should only be flushed
- Dispose of wipes correctly
7 July 2020
EPA Drinking Water Report highlights continuing high quality of public water supply
The EPA has recognised the continuing high quality of the public water supply
- Over 99% of water samples were in compliance
- 11 supplies removed from the Remedial Action List
- 15,000 lead service connections replaced against target of 9,000
2 June 2020
Customers advised in St Lelia Street in Limerick of possible water outages on Wednesday 3 June due to essential repairs
Works form part of national Leakage Reduction Programme
- Customers may be impacted
- Full supply may take 2-3 hours to return
- Customer Care helpline 1850 278 278
1 June 2020
Water Conservation Order ‘increasingly likely’ as demand for water soars and drought conditions prevail
Handwashing and hygiene remain critically important
- Please choose handwashing over power washing
- Domestic water usage increased by an average of 20%
- Increase in commercial demand as businesses reopen