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15 March 2021
Sewage treatment works get the green light in Wexford
Contracts have been signed with the Sisk Group to begin works on new Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Treatment plant will be located in Arthurstown
- Plant will also serve the areas of Ballyhack and Duncannon
- Project is due to be completed in 2023
10 March 2021
CRU announces new date of 1 October 2021 for implementation of new water tariff framework
A new non-domestic tariff framework for Irish Water’s business customers
- The changes were deferred due to Covid-19
- The new date provide certainty for businesses
- New framework was due to go-live on 1 May
3 February 2021
Advice for winterproofing your business premises if unoccupied during Covid-19 restrictions
Business owners can help avoid these issues, expensive repairs and a disrupted water supply, by taking a few preventative measures.
- It is important to continue the regular maintenance of your buildings
- Turn off your water while the premises are vacant
- Drain down the system to ensure that there is no risk of damage from burst pipes
1 February 2021
Clean Coasts and Irish Water want you to Break Up With Plastic and Think Before You Flush
Clean Coasts are raising awareness about the impact of plastic pollution on our planet and marine life
- Clean Coasts want to hear your stories on ditching plastic products
- Ireland is the number one plastic waste producer in the EU
- Ireland also has the fourth lowest recycling rate
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