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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
22 May 2020
Irish Water launches advice for businesses re-opening premises
Launch of new section to help ensure internal water and wastewater systems are made safe
- Tips to bring systems and devices back into use
- Issued listed relating to un-used water in buildings
- Working to maintain a safe & reliable public water supply
22 May 2020
Completion of Adare sewer extension work will support growth and development of the village
Upgrade work required to address capacity issues and improve operational performance
- Laying of 365m of new sewer & seven manholes
- Project finshed early thanks to local community
- Normal traffic movement has resumed
20 May 2020
Do Not Consume Notice lifted for all customers supplied by the Carrigmore Water Supply Scheme
Do Not Consume Notice lifted for Carrigmore Water Supply Scheme
- Customers can resume normal use of supply
- Notice due to elevated levels of nitrate
- Notice applied to approx. 180 customers
19 May 2020
Works to safeguard water supplies in Oola, Co Limerick
Night-time restrictions will be required to maintain critical water supply
- Burst pipe over weekend has since been fixed
- Examining alternative options to supplement existing supply
- Conserve water where possible