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22 January 2021
Irish Water extends public consultation of the first National Water Resources Plan (NWRP) until 1 March 2021
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 twelve-week public consultation will seek feedback
13 January 2021
Homes and businesses in Wexford asked to check for leaks and to conserve water where possible
There has been a steady increase in demand over the Christmas period spiking in the past few days following the recent cold spell
- Public water network has experienced high volume of bursts
- Repairs are being carried out in line with Covid-19 protocols
- Customers asked to adhere to public health advice on hand washing and hygiene
14 December 2020
Boil Water Notice lifted with immediate effect for customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Scheme
This follows the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results.
- Notice was in place since Thursday, 10 December
- Lifting will benefit approximately 21,760 customers
- All customers can resume normal use of water supply
30 November 2020
Irish Water and Wexford County Council working to complete repairs to a burst water main in Gorey
Burst water main is affecting supply to up to 4,000 people in the area.
- Raithin Cuilin, Hollyfort Road, Fort Road and surrounds affected
- Supply is expected to return by 8pm
- Customers may experience low water pressure and discolouration of supply
24 November 2020
Boil Water Notice on the Sow Regional Water Supply Scheme lifted with immediate effect
Boil Water Notice lifted with immediate effect
- All customers can resume normal use of water supply
- Notice was issued on 12 November due to deterioration of raw water quality
- Remedial measures have taken place to resolve the situation
4 November 2020
Repairs continue on second leak in Enniscorthy
Water supply will be shut off tonight from 10pm to 5am tomorrow
- Shut off needed to maintain adequate supply in the morning
- The second leak is located in Bridge Meadows
- Residents are asked to conserve water for essential daytime use
13 October 2020
Barrow, Nore, Suir estuary set to become free of raw sewage as works commence in 2021
Planning permission granted for site in Arthurstown
- Treatment plant will serve Ballyhack and Duncannon areas
- Discharges ended in Dunmore east in 2017
- Half of raw sewage discharges ended nationally
14 September 2020
Works to continue at Ferns village roundabout on damaged sewer
Emergency works on the R772 at Ferns Village Roundabout
- Significant traffic delays are likely
- Work will continue until 16th September at 18:30
- An excavation of 3.5 meters on sewer required
9 September 2020
Thousands of litres of water saved in Enniscorthy due to leakage repair works
Works have been underway over the Summer months
- Works were part of the national Leakage Reduction Programme
- Works in partnership with Wexford County Council
- Homes and businesses thanked for their patience during works
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