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17 September 2020
Limerick hurlers on the ball when it comes to tackling leakage
Limerick hurlling duo tackling water leakage
- Customer Engagement Surveyors Darragh O'Donovan and Kyle Hayes
- Encouraging take up of First Fix Free scheme
- Check out our Leakage Reduction Programme for more
10 September 2020
Repairs underway to burst water main in Creegh, Co. Clare
Quilty, Doonbeg, Cooraclare, Kilkee, Kilrush, Kilmihil, Labasheeda, Creegh areas affected
- Low pressure, discolouration and/or outages may occur
- Supply expected to be restored by 11pm
- It can take 2-3 hours for full supply to return to all areas
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
10 August 2020
Works to restore supply in Rosmadda, Westbury, Corbally and surrounding areas
Contractors are on site carrying out repairs
- Water tankers remain in place
- Repairs expected to be completed by tonight
- Traffic management in place for duration of works
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
23 June 2020
Works to address supply issues in Miltown Malbay area caused by age and poor condition of the pipes
Works to restore water more quickly when bursts occur
- Works include clearing airlocks
- Plans to replace section of old watermain
- Replacement works expected be begin in Q1 2021
1 June 2020
Water Conservation Order ‘increasingly likely’ as demand for water soars and drought conditions prevail
Handwashing and hygiene remain critically important
- Please choose handwashing over power washing
- Domestic water usage increased by an average of 20%
- Increase in commercial demand as businesses reopen
22 May 2020
Irish Water launches advice for businesses re-opening premises
Launch of new section to help ensure internal water and wastewater systems are made safe
- Tips to bring systems and devices back into use
- Issued listed relating to un-used water in buildings
- Working to maintain a safe & reliable public water supply
12 May 2020
Public urged to choose handwashing over powerwashing as domestic water usage increases by an average of 20%
Households are using an additional 24 litres of water per person per day
- Important to follow HSE guidance on hand-washing
- Appealing to prioritise handwashing over powerwashing
- View our video for tips on how to conserve