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8 December 2020
Irish Water publishes its draft Framework Plan, the first Phase of its National Water Resources Plan, for consultation
To safeguard public health, facilitate growth and meet the challenges of climate change over the next 25 years
- The NWRP will provide a country-wide analysis
- Calculate the demand for now and into the future
- A 10-week public consultation will seek feedback
1 December 2020
Bellaghy customers transferred back to Lough Talt Water Supply following €10m upgrade works by Irish Water
Customers in the Bellaghy area have been transferred from the Charlestown Public Water Supply back to the Lough Talt Water Supply.
- This follows lifting of the Lough Talt BWN last week
- Customers now have a safe and secure drinking water supply
- Robust treatment processes were installed at the Lough Talt WTP
26 November 2020
Boil Water Notice for the Lough Talt Public Water Supply lifted with immediate effect
Boil Water Notice issued on the supply on 11 January 2019 has been lifted.
- Lough Talt Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has been extensively upgraded
- This will benefit approximately 13,000 customers
- Customers can now resume normal use of water supply
20 November 2020
Irish Water to submit planning application for an upgraded sewerage scheme in Rosses Point
The proposed project will bring benefits to Rosses Point and surrounding areas.
- Wastewater will be pumped to Sligo wastewater treatment plant
- Rosses Point Village pumping station will be upgraded
- Water quality for swimmers, surfers and all water users will be improved
14 October 2020
Lough Talt Water Treatment Plant upgrade works on target for end of 2020 completion
Customers reminded that Boil Water Notice remains in place
- Works will benefit approximately 13,000 people
- Customers are reminded that Boil Water Notice remains in place
- Customers may experience low pressure/possible outages over the coming weeks
16 September 2020
Pesticides detected in Kilsellagh drinking water supply in Sligo
Users urged to be responsible when spraying pesticides and to consider alternatives
- Pesticide MCPA detected in Kilsellagh drinking supply
- MCPA is a commonly used herbicide
- Farmers are asked to follow best practice in pesticide application
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
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