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5 February 2019
A more secure and reliable water supply for Enniscorthy residents
Replacement of ageing back yard water mains
- New service connections for customers
- Improve supply, water quality and reduce Leakage
- Works will commencing on February 6
5 February 2019
Necessary water restriction in Athlone
Restrictions from 10pm Tuesday February 5 until 6am Wednesday, February 6
- Athlone Town, Baylin, Mount Temple, The Ories, Garrycastle
- Dublin Road, Ardnaglug, Fardrum, Moydrum, Blyry, Killyon Hill
- Bonavalley, Athlone and surrounds in Co. Westmeath.
5 February 2019
Irish Water working to safeguard water supplies as Clonroche is placed on EPA Remedial Action List
Exceedances in pesticides have been detected in drinking water sources
- Clonroche supply area serves 588 people
- Appeal to pesticides users to follow guidelines
- There is no threat to public health
20 December 2018
Irish Water and Clean Coasts remind the public to Think Before You Pour this Christmas
Raising awareness of the damage caused by pouring FOGs down the drain
- Over 6,000 sewer blockages so far this year
- Never pour fats oils and greases down the kitchen sink
- Working in partnership with Clean Coasts
12 December 2018
Irish Water commits to a new strategic energy initiative in partnership with SEAI
Committed to improving energy efficiency and reducing our carbon emissions
- Make energying efficiency an integral part of our BAU
- Energy efficient design for all projects
- Leveraging SEAI’s proven methodologies and expertise
11 December 2018
Clean Coasts and Irish Water launch their Think Before You Pour Christmas campaign
Do not pour fats, oils and greases (FOGs) down the drain
- More than 6,000 sewer blockages this year
- Allow FOGs to cool and throw them in the bin
- Get your free Gunkpot
6 December 2018
Kiltealy Boil Water Notice lifted following works by Irish Water
Customers in the area can now resume normal use
- Decision follows consultation with the HSE
- Satisfactory monitoring results confirm water safe to drink
- We will continue to monitor and test the quality of the supply
27 November 2018
Farmers urged to be mindful when spraying pesticides following Bentazone and MCPP detections in drinking water in Wexford
It is imperative that users of pesticides are mindful of best practice when spraying lands
- Bentazone, MCPP, Clopyralid and Fluroxypyr, are being detected
- Potential risk facing many of Ireland’s drinking water sources
- Exceedances for Bentazone noted in Clonroche supply
19 November 2018
When Nature Calls - highlighting the benefits of nature based solutions to wastewater treatment today on World Toilet Day
Integrated Constructed Wetlands
- Looks and functions as a natural wetland
- Environmentally-friendly and rich in biodiversity
- Home to many species of flora and fauna
8 November 2018
Irish school children saved 389 million litres of water last year as part of the Green-Schools water theme sponsored by Irish Water
Sponsoring An Taisce's Green-Schools water theme for sixth year running
- Supporting water conservation and efficiency
- Over 2,300 schools awarded water flag
- Student Ambassador Programme
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- R610 Road, Cork Street Passage West to open on Saturday 10 November
- Report published on latest consultation on Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region
- Irish school children saved 389 million litres of water last year as part of the Green-Schools water theme sponsored by Irish Water
- Impact of investment in wastewater treatment being felt in communities across the country