Boil Water Notice lifted for customers supplied by Lettermacaward Public Water Supply

Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers served by the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. 

The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties Road, Maghery and Falmore areas. 

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council issued the Boil Water Notice on Friday, 12 August. 

Our drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Donegal County Council to resolve the situation with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible. In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice. 

Seamus O’Brien, Uisce Éireann’s Asset Operations Lead, has acknowledged the impact the Boil Water Notice is having on the community and apologised for the inconvenience to customers.  

“We are continuing to work closely with Donegal County Council, the contractor and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future. Work to service the clarification unit and replace filter media which are integral components of the water treatment process have now been completed. Works to optimise the process is ongoing, with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible." 

“Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority, and this Boil Water Notice has been put in place to protect customers following operational issues at the water treatment plant."

“Boil Water Notices are issued to safeguard public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue in order to lift the notice as quickly as possible, in agreement with the HSE.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on this Boil Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled. Those who have concerns should contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.

Customers can check if they are impacted by this Boil Water Notice by visiting the Water Quality section of our website and entering their property’s Eircode in the search bar. 

Water must be boiled for:

• Drinking
• Drinks made with water
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
• Brushing of teeth
• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads)
• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling
• Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink
• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water
• Prepare infant feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been re-boiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. If you are using bottled water for preparing baby food, be aware that some natural mineral water may have high sodium content. The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na' is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.

Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Updates will be available on our Supply and Service Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website including a map of the affected area, on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. 

Customers are advised to set their location on our website view updates specific to their water supply. Further information in relation to the boil water notice is available from our Boil Water Notice section.

Is mian le Uisce Éireann meabhrú do chuistaiméirí a fhaigheann a gcuid uisce óil ó sholáthar uisce Leitir Mhic an Bhaird go bhfuil an Fógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh fós i bhfeidhm.

Cuireadh an fógra, a d’eascair as fadhbanna oibríochta in Ionad Cóireála Uisce Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, i bhfeidhm chun sláinte thart ar 2,200 duine a chosaint i Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Port Nua, Ros Beag, an Dúchoraidh, Mí na Croise, An Dumhaigh, Bóthar na nGleannta, An Mhachaire, an Fál Mór agus na ceantair imeallacha.

Tar éis dul i mbun comhairliúcháin le Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte, chuir Uisce Éireann agus Comhairle Contae Dhún nan Gall an Fógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh i bhfeidhm ar an Aoine, an 12ú Lúnasa.

Tá ár saineolaithe Comhlíonachta agus Oibríochta, ag obair i gcomhphairtíocht lenár gcomhleacaithe ó Chomhairle Contae Dhún na nGall i láthair na huaire ag iarraidh na fadhbanna oibríochta a dheisiú chomh luath agus is féidir, ach moltar don phobal an t-uisce a bheirigh go dtí go gcloistear a mhalairt. 

Ag labhairt dó faoin bhFógra atá i bhfeidhm, deir Séamus O’Brien Uisce Éireann;

“Tá muid fós i mbun oibre i láthair na huaire ag iarraidh na fadhbanna seo a dheisiú agus slí a aimsiú ionas go mbeidh muid in ann an deireadh a chuir leis an bhFógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh chomh luath agus is féidir linn. Tá muid i teagmháil le na cuistaimeirí leochailleacha fosta chun iad a chuir ar an eolas faoin bhfógra seo. Ná dean dearmad áfach go bhfuil an t-uisce sábháilte le’n ól nuair atá sé fiuchta. Leanann an obair ar bun ag glanadh an t-ionad léirghlanadh agus na scagairí, páirteanna an-tábhachtach den phróiseas cóireáil uisce. Tá muid den tuairim go mbeidh an obair seo ar siúl ar feadh na míosa seo uilig.

Ní mór duit Uisce a fhiuchadh sna cásanna seo a leanas:

• Uisce Óil
• Deochanna a dhéantar le huisce
• Ullmhú sailéad agus bianna den tsamhail chéanna, i gcás nach ndéantar iad a chócaráil sula n-itear iad
• Fiacla a scuabadh
• Oighear a dhéanamh

Is féidir leat an t-uisce a úsáid sna cásanna seo a leanas:

• Sláinteachas pearsanta, folcadh agus sruthlú leithris ach ná húsáid an t-uisce chun fiacla a scuabadh ná chun craosfholcadh a dhéanamh.
• Fiuch an t-uisce go dtí go bhfuil sé ag fiuchadh go bríomhar agus lig dó fuarú. Clúdaigh é agus stóráil i gcuisneoir nó in áit fhionnuar é. Níl sé sábháilte uisce ón sconna te a ól.

Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers served by the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. 

The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties Road, Maghery and Falmore areas. 

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council issued the Boil Water Notice on Friday, 12 August. 

Our drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Donegal County Council to resolve the situation with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible. In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice. 

Seamus O’Brien, Uisce Éireann’s Asset Operations Lead, has acknowledged the impact the Boil Water Notice is having on the community and apologised for the inconvenience to customers. 

“We are continuing to work closely with Donegal County Council and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future. Work to clean the clarification unit and replace filter media which are integral components of the water treatment process is ongoing and is likely to continue throughout September.    

“Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority, and this Boil Water Notice has been put in place to protect customers following operational issues at the water treatment plant.

“Boil Water Notices are issued in order to safeguard public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue in order to lift the notice as quickly as possible, in agreement with the HSE.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on this Boil Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled. Those who have concerns should contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.

Customers can check if they are impacted by this Boil Water Notice by visiting the Water Quality section of our website and entering their property’s Eircode in the search bar. 

Water must be boiled for:

• Drinking
• Drinks made with water
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
• Brushing of teeth
• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads)
• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling
• Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink
• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water
• Prepare infant feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been re-boiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. If you are using bottled water for preparing baby food, be aware that some natural mineral water may have high sodium content. The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na' is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.
• Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Updates will be available on the Supply and Service Updates section on water.ie including a map of the affected area, on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. Customers are advised to set their location on water.ie to view updates specific to their water supply. Further information is available on the Boil Water Notice section of our website.

Is mian le Uisce Éireann meabhrú do chuistaiméirí a fhaigheann a gcuid uisce óil ó sholáthar uisce Leitir Mhic an Bhaird go bhfuil an Fógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh fós i bhfeidhm.

Cuireadh an fógra, a d’eascair as fadhbanna oibríochta in Ionad Cóireála Uisce Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, i bhfeidhm chun sláinte thart ar 2,200 duine a chosaint i Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Port Nua, Ros Beag, an Dúchoraidh, Mí na Croise, An Dumhaigh, Bóthar na nGleannta, An Mhachaire, an Fál Mór agus na ceantair imeallacha.

Tar éis dul i mbun comhairliúcháin le Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte, chuir Uisce Éireann agus Comhairle Contae Dhún nan Gall an Fógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh i bhfeidhm ar an Aoine, an 12ú Lúnasa.

Tá ár saineolaithe Comhlíonachta agus Oibríochta, ag obair i gcomhphairtíocht lenár gcomhleacaithe ó Chomhairle Contae Dhún na nGall i láthair na huaire ag iarraidh na fadhbanna oibríochta a dheisiú chomh luath agus is féidir, ach moltar don phobal an t-uisce a bheirigh go dtí go gcloistear a mhalairt. 

Ag labhairt dó faoin bhFógra atá i bhfeidhm, deir Séamus O’Brien Uisce Éireann;

“Tá muid fós i mbun oibre i láthair na huaire ag iarraidh na fadhbanna seo a dheisiú agus slí a aimsiú ionas go mbeidh muid in ann an deireadh a chuir leis an bhFógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh chomh luath agus is féidir linn. Tá muid i teagmháil le na cuistaimeirí leochailleacha fosta chun iad a chuir ar an eolas faoin bhfógra seo. Ná dean dearmad áfach go bhfuil an t-uisce sábháilte le’n ól nuair atá sé fiuchta.”
   
Ní mór duit Uisce a fhiuchadh sna cásanna seo a leanas:

•  Uisce Óil
•  Deochanna a dhéantar le huisce
•  Ullmhú sailéad agus bianna den tsamhail chéanna, i gcás nach ndéantar iad a chócaráil sula n-itear iad
•  Fiacla a scuabadh
•  Oighear a dhéanamh

Is féidir leat an t-uisce a úsáid sna cásanna seo a leanas:

• Sláinteachas pearsanta, folcadh agus sruthlú leithris ach ná húsáid an t-uisce chun fiacla a scuabadh ná chun craosfholcadh a dhéanamh.
• Fiuch an t-uisce go dtí go bhfuil sé ag fiuchadh go bríomhar agus lig dó fuarú. Clúdaigh é agus stóráil i gcuisneoir nó in áit fhionnuar é. Níl sé sábháilte uisce ón sconna te a ól.

Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers served by the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. 

The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties Road, Maghery and Falmore areas. 

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council issued the Boil Water Notice on Friday, 12 August. 

Our drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Donegal County Council to resolve the situation with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible. In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice. 

Seamus O’Brien, Uisce Éireann’s Asset Operations Lead, has acknowledged the impact the Boil Water Notice is having on the community and apologised for the inconvenience to customers. 

“We will continue to work closely with Donegal County Council and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future."  

“Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority, and this Boil Water Notice has been put in place to protect customers following operational issues at the water treatment plant."

“Boil Water Notices are issued in order to safeguard public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue in order to lift the notice as quickly as possible, in agreement with the HSE.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on this Boil Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled. Those who have concerns should contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.

Customers can check if they are impacted by this Boil Water Notice by visiting the Water Quality section of our website and entering their property’s Eircode in the search bar. 

Water must be boiled for:

• Drinking
• Drinks made with water
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
• Brushing of teeth
• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads)
• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling
• Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink
• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water
• Prepare infant feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been re-boiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. If you are using bottled water for preparing baby food, be aware that some natural mineral water may have high sodium content. The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na' is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.

Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Updates will be available on our Supply and Service Updates section on water.ie including a map of the affected area, on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. Customers are advised to set their location on the Uisce Éireann website to view updates specific to their water supply. Further information in relation to the boil water notice is available from our Boil Water Notice page.

Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers served by the Lettermacaward Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. 

The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties Road, Maghery and Falmore areas. 

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council issued the Boil Water Notice on Friday, 12 August. 

Our drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Donegal County Council to resolve the situation with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible. In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice. 

Due to demand exceeding supply, water restrictions are also required on the Lettermacaward Water Supply. As the dry weather continues, so too does the high level of domestic, commercial and agricultural demand for treated drinking water. In order to maintain a daytime water supply the overnight restrictions will be in place between 10pm and 9am. 

Seamus O’Brien, Uisce Éireann’s Asset Operations Lead, has acknowledged the impact the Boil Water Notice and the restrictions are having on the community and apologised for the inconvenience to customers. 

“We will continue to work closely with Donegal County Council and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future."  

“Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority, and this Boil Water Notice has been put in place to protect customers following operational issues at the water treatment plant."

“Boil Water Notices are issued in order to safeguard public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue in order to lift the notice as quickly as possible, in agreement with the HSE."

“We are appealing to customers to be mindful of how they use their water at home. Do not run taps needlessly, take showers instead of baths and postpone using dishwashers and washing machines where possible.”

Uisce Éireann will continue to monitor water levels at the supply over the coming weeks. 

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on this Boil Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled. Those who have concerns should contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.

Customers can check if they are impacted by this Boil Water Notice by visiting the Water Quality section of our website and entering their property’s Eircode in the search bar. 

Water must be boiled for:

• Drinking
• Drinks made with water
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
• Brushing of teeth
• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads)
• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling
• Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink
• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water
• Prepare infant feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been re-boiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. If you are using bottled water for preparing baby food, be aware that some natural mineral water may have high sodium content. The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na' is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.

Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Updates will be available on the Supply and Service Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website, including a map of the affected area, on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. Customers are advised to set their location on water.ie to view updates specific to their water supply. Further information in relation to the boil water notice is available from our Boil Water Notice page.

The notice has being issued due to operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant.

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the Lettermacaward Water Supply with immediate effect. The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, has been put in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties Road, Maghery and Falmore areas. 

Uisce Éireann’s drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Donegal County Council to resolve the situation with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible. In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice. 

Customers on the Lettermacaward Public Supply can also expect to experience water interruptions over the next 72 hours but it’s important they continue to boil the water when full supply is restored. 

Seamus O’Brien, Uisce Éireann’s Asset Operations Lead, has acknowledged the impact the supply interruption and Boil Water Notice will have on the community and apologised for the inconvenience to customers. 

“We will continue to work closely with Donegal County Council and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future.  

“Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority, and this Boil Water Notice has been put in place to protect customers following operational issues at the water treatment plant.

“Boil Water Notices are issued in order to safeguard public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue in order to lift the notice as quickly as possible, in agreement with the HSE."

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on this Boil Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled. Those who have concerns should contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.

Customers can check if they are impacted by this Boil Water Notice by visiting our water quality section and entering their property’s Eircode in the search bar. 

Water must be boiled for:

• Drinking
• Drinks made with water
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
• Brushing of teeth
• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads)
• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling
• Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink
• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water
• Prepare infant feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been re-boiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. If you are using bottled water for preparing baby food, be aware that some natural mineral water may have high sodium content. The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na' is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.

Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Updates will be available on our Water Supply Updates section including a map of the affected area, on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. Customers are advised to set their location on water.ie to view updates specific to their water supply. For further information in relation to the boil water notice visit our boil water notice page.