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3 December 2019
The Story of Water, a new documentary exploring the development and current state of Ireland’s public water network
The Story of Water, Sunday 8 December at 7pm on Virgin Media Two
- Understand the role that water plays in your daily life
- Learn more about your water and where it comes from
- Hear individual personal stories from all over Ireland
19 November 2019
Think Before You Flush on World Toilet Day
Irish Water, Clean Coasts and the NCAD unveil an installation of 4 toilets with a difference
- Part of a 'Design for Debate' project
- Installation of four toilets displayed in Heuston and Connolly stations
- World Toilet Day is celebrated annually on 19 November
18 November 2019
Homes and businesses of north Wexford to receive a more secure and reliable water supply
Minister officially turns Sod on €17m Gorey Regional Water Supply Scheme
- Provides new water treatment plant and reservoir at Ballyminaun Hill
- Project will increase capacity to the area to facilitate growth and development
- Works will take approximately 18 months
15 November 2019
All repairs to burst water main affecting north of Wexford Town completed and supply has returned
Outage affecting north of Wexford town has been fixed
- Due to Airlocks, customers may experience pressure fluctuations
- May take longer for water to be restored on higher ground
- Customer care helpline 1850 278 278
17 September 2019
Public input sought on site selection for Regional Sludge Hub Centres
Consultation opens on 24 September and closes on 22 October 2019
- Inviting feedback from public and interested stakeholders
- 3 regional sludge hub centres
- Based on environmental, planning, economic & technical factors
17 September 2019
Upgrade works ensure clean, safe and secure of water for homes and businesses around Ireland
National Disinfection Programme
- Over €65 million being invested as part of programme
- Minimising the risk of Boil Water Notices
- Upgrades to over 190 sites nationwide to date
16 August 2019
Working to restore water supply to the Irishtown area of New Ross following burst pipe
Surrounding areas of Irishtown may experience low pressure
- Repair crews have been on site over recent days
- Alternative water supplies are available
- Recommended to boil water from tanker
13 August 2019
A more secure and reliable water supply for homes and businesses in Gorey & north Wexford
In partnership with Wexford County Council
- Works will take approx. 18 months to complete
- Facilitating growth and development
- Project will safeguard the water supply for the future
17 July 2019
Water conservation campaign launched to encourage the public to use only what they need
52% of the public acknowledge that they waste water
- We all have to play a part in conserving water
- Small measures can have a big impact
- Safe, clean, treated water is not in unlimited supply
12 July 2019
Red letter day for Enniscorthy as new wastewater treatment plant is opened
The plant enhances the town’s status
- Ceremony took place at the Riverside Park hotel
- Ensuring Enniscorthy is complaint with stringent requirements
- Increase in capacity from 16,000 to 26,000 population equivalent