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8 July 2020
Water Conservation Order lifted following heavy rainfall and recovery of sources
Following recent heavy rainfall and improving river and ground water conditions, Irish Water has lifted the Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as the hosepipe ban that was put in place with effect from 9 June.
23 December 2019
Do Not Consume water restriction in Bailieborough and surrounding areas lifted with immediate effect
Do Not Consume drinking water restriction in place on the Bailieborough Regional Water Supply lifted with immediate effect.
- The water is now safe to drink
- Scheme includes Mullagh, Virginia and Killinkere
- Issue due to elevated levels of manganese in supply
20 December 2019
Boil Water Notice lifted for all customers on the Whitegate Regional Water Supply with immediate effect
Water being supplied to the area is safe to drink
- Detailed examination of each stage of the treatment process
- Improved monitoring and controls
- We are continuing to carry out improvement works at the plant
20 December 2019
Full capacity restored at Bennettsbridge Water Supply Scheme
No further restrictions will be put in place
- Notice issued following deterioration of raw water quality
- Crews worked throughout the day to restore production
- Call 1850 278278 if experiencing issues
20 December 2019
Progress on work to end raw sewage discharge in Ballyvaughan
Project in Ballyvaughan to involve building of a new wastewater treatment plant
- Project will serve a population equivalent of 1,050 people
- Plant will protect evironment and improve water quality
- All aspects have been sized to fit population growth
20 December 2019
Works to end discharge of raw sewage in Castletownbere
Works to end unacceptable practice of discharging raw sewage into Bantry Bay
- Plans to build new wastewater treatment plant
- Scheme to benefit environment and water quality
- Project to include four pumping stations
19 December 2019
Glaslough residents and businesses set to enjoy more secure supply and better quality of water
Works in Glaslough to reduce leakage as part of our national Leakage Reduction Programme
- Replacement of problematic water mains
- Ensure a better quality of drinking water
- Work areas limited to short sections to minimise impact
19 December 2019
Roundstone residents to benefit from new wastewater treatment plant
Plans progressing for new wastewater treatment plant in Roundstone
- To end discharge of 645 wheelie bins of raw sewage
- New plant to serve approx. 1,000 people
- Part of our investment plan
17 December 2019
Boil Water Notice lifted for customers on the Castlepollard High Level Public Water Supply
BWN lifted for Castlepollard High Level Public Water Supply with immediate effect
- Notice was put in place following mechanical issue
- Disinfection process now operating normally
- Priority is to safeguard water supply
17 December 2019
Crews working to repair a burst watermain in Athlone
Works on watermain that carries water from Athlone water treatment plant to Annagh Reservoir
- Repair estimated to be completed in early afternoon
- May take a couple of hours for normal supply to resume
- Traffic management will be in place for duration of works
16 December 2019
Public urged not to let their festive cooking become a pain in the drain this Christmas
Survey reveals that 58% of the public pour fats, oils and greases down the kitchen sink
- Almost 8,000 reported sewer blockages cleared this year
- Survey revealed sink often treated as a bin
- Play your part by thinking before pouring this Christmas