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14 June 2019
Working to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce leakage in County Sligo
Replacing ageing water mains across Sligo
- Works at Rinbaun, Cairns Hill and Bóthar an Corran
- Part of National Leakage Reduction Programme
- What is involved in each section of works
13 June 2019
Pesticide exceedances on the rise in some counties
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
9 May 2019
Local engineers visit state of the art Foxes Den Water Treatment Plant in Sligo
Ensuring a safe supply of water to over 11,000 people in Sligo
- Removal from EPA’s remedial action list
- Significant upgrades by Irish Water
- Vital piece of infrastructure for Sligo
3 May 2019
Permission granted for the Lough Talt Water Treatment Plant upgrade
Follows recommendation from Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
- Works scheduled to commence in coming months
- Completion date expected in 2020
- Boil Water Notice remains in place
27 March 2019
22 new vans to ensure delivery of first class water services for Sligo customers
Ongoing strategy to improve the service delivered to customers
- Ensure efficient and reliable service
- Used for maintenance and upkeep of water networks
- Part of investment nationally
22 March 2019
Schools around Ireland celebrate World Water Day at An Taisce Green-Schools and Irish Water 'Walk for Water' event
UN World Water Day takes place on 22 March each year
- Over 200 primary school students participated
- Students walked 6km carrying 6 litres of water
- Highlighting importance of conserving water
8 March 2019
Female engineers in Irish Water want to inspire girls and young women to choose a career in engineering this International Women’s Day
Highlighting the varied and exciting nature of a career in engineering
- Irish Water committed to gender equality
- 50% of our Senior Management Team is female
- Info on all our events during Engineers Week 2019
28 February 2019
Customers reminded that the Boil Water Notice on the Lough Talt Water Supply remains in place
Notice no longer applies to Bellaghy area
- Customers asked to boil water before use
- Planning permission for plant upgrade submitted
- Queries to Customer Care on 1850 278 278
21 January 2019
Customers supplied by Lough Talt public water supply reminded that the boil water notice remains in place
Notice no longer applies to Bellaghy area
- Customers asked to boil water before use
- Planning permission for plant upgrade submitted
- Queries to Customer Care on 1850 278 278
9 January 2019
Works to improve water quality and reduce leakage get underway in Co. Sligo
Improved security of supply in Camross, Ballymote and Bunduff, Mullaghmore
- Replacement of old problematic water pipes with modern pipes
- Improvement in water supply for residents and businesses
- Works will tackle the high levels of water leakage