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21 December 2020
Clarecastle to benefit from works to end the discharge of untreated sewage
This will help eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into the River Fergus and the greater Shannon Estuary.
- First phase of works due to begin on January 4th 2021
- Works will take place over five weeks
- Traffic management measures will be in place
8 December 2020
Irish Water publishes its draft Framework Plan, the first Phase of its National Water Resources Plan, for consultation
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 10-week public consultation will seek feedback
17 November 2020
Irish Water and Clare County Council replacing old water mains in Kilmurry-Castlecrine area
Works are being carried out on the R462 from Kilmurray Village in the direction of Kilcornan Cross/Kilkishen.
- Works will commence on 18 November 2020
- Works may result in some short-term water shut-offs
- A stop-go traffic system will be in place
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