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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
2 July 2020
Help Keep Our Beaches Clean…Please Think Before You Flush
Impact of what we flush down the toilet now evident along our beaches
- Only flush the 3 P's
- People encouraged to bring home their litter
- Get involved in the 2 minute beach clean up
19 June 2020
Consumers in Sligo town and surrounding areas asked to redouble their efforts in conserving water
Kilsellagh drinking water supply is at a critical drought status
- Increased domestic and commercial demand
- Lower than normal rainfall
- Widespread emergence of drought conditions
12 June 2020
Progress with leak detection works to safeguard the water supply in Sligo
Works may cause some disruptions throughout June, July and August
- Areas affected: Larkhill Road; Marheraboy; Woodville;
- Oakfield; Tracy Avenue; Carrowmore; Ballydoogan Road;
- Strandhill Road; Knocknarea and surrounding areas
12 June 2020
Water main improvement works in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo are now successfully complete
Improved supply in Tubbercurry as part of our National Leakage Reduction Progamme
- Replacement of approx 438m of problematic water mains
- Old pipes replaced with high density polyethylene pipes
- Benefit is the provision of a more relaible supply
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
27 May 2020
Works to upgrade Lough Talt water treatment plant recommence
Customers reminded that Boil Water Notice remains in place
- Project to be completed by end of 2020
- Bellaghy area no longer affected by notice
- Rebate on costs for business customers
25 May 2020
Works to repair burst watermain in Maugheraboy Estate
Customers may experience disruptions tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May
- Possible disruptions between 10am and 4pm
- Approximately 50 houses will be affected
- Reminder to follow the HSE COVID-19 advice
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