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6 October 2020
A more reliable water supply in Shercock following completion of water main replacement works
Local residents thanked for their cooperation and patience
- Works replaced ageing water mains and installed new service connections
- In partnership with Cavan County Council
- Part of the national Leakage Reduction Programme
2 October 2020
Cavan Town customers advised of water disruptions due to reservoir maintenance
Essential reservoir maintenance taking place at Killynebber Reservoir
- Work is beginning on Friday 2 October
- Full water pressure will not return until Sunday
- Higher areas may have reduced pressure until Monday
30 September 2020
Mains flushing ongoing in Bailieborugh to secure supply for customers
Works in conjunction with Cavan County Council
- Flushing cleans out sediments which can build up
- Manganese occurs naturally in the water source
- Commenced in September and ongoing over winter months
24 August 2020
Leakage reduction works to commence in Shercock, Cavan
Works part of the national Leakage Reduction Programme
- Laying new water service connections along Bailieborough Rd
- Traffic management will be in place
- Works to be complete in October
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
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 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
29 May 2020
Works continue to locate and repair burst water main in Mullagh
Repairs to be completed by 8pm tomorrow, May 30
- Areas affected: Lisnahederna, Crossbane,
- Killiter, Mullagh Village and surrounding areas
- Repairs expected to be completed by 8pm
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