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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
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
17 July 2020
Lighting systems redesigned and retrofitted at a number of large treatment plants
Updates took place to Leixlip, Ballymore Eustace, Swords, Malahide and Navan plants
- Carbon emissions saving of 240 tonnes every year
- 1,400 energy efficient light fittings have been installed
- LED fittings have a lifetime of 100,000 operating hours
10 July 2020
Watermain improvement works progressing to safeguard the water supply in Navan
Works part of project to replace the problematic trunk water main
- Works involve upgrades & installation of new watermains
- Traffic management & diversions will be in place
- It may take 2-3 for normal supply to resume following works
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
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
1 July 2020
Progress with watermain improvement works to safeguard the water supply in Ashbourne
Works may cause disruptions in Ashbourne on:
- Monday 6 July until 7am Tuesday 7 July
- 10pm Wednesday 8 July until 7am Thursday 9 July
- Following works it may take 2-3 hours for supply to return
22 June 2020
Francis Duffy working to ensure continuity of water and wastewater services in Meath
Francis and his team continue to work to keep networks functioning
- Essential day-to-day works are continuing
- Works include - fixing burst pipes, repairing leaks
- Need to conserve where possible
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
28 May 2020
Customers advised in Skryne Crossroads and surrounding areas of intermittent disruptions until Friday 12 June
Customers may experience intermittent low water pressure until Friday 12 June
- Essential repairs at a pumping station in Skryne
- Customers in Skryne Crossroads affected
- Important to follow HSE guidance on hand washing