Boil Water Notice issued for customers supplied by the Youghal Regional Public Water Supply

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section

Customers in Youghal must boil their water before using it for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth until further notice. This is an essential measure introduced to protect public health after increased turbidity affected the treatment process at the local water treatment plant following a deterioration in raw water quality. 

Our team at Uisce Éireann understands that this will be disruptive and concerning for households and businesses across the area, but we want to reassure customers that we are working to restore normal water quality as quickly as possible. 

The Boil Water Notice applies to approximately 10,000 customers in Youghal Town and environs as well as Ballydasoon and the surrounding areas.

Customers can check if their property is affected by visiting the Water Quality Section of water.ie and entering their Eircode or by contacting Uisce Éireann’s customer care team, available 24/7, on 1800 278 278.

Our drinking water experts are working to restore normal water quality and lift the notice as quickly and safely as possible. 

Niall O’Riordan Uisce Éireann, said: 
"We know how important a safe and reliable water supply is to everyday life and we understand the inconvenience this notice will cause for customers, families, businesses and community groups across the area."
"Protecting public health is always our top priority. Our teams are doing everything possible to resolve the issue and restore normal water quality as quickly as possible. We would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation while this essential work is carried out." 

Uisce Éireann's drinking water standards are among the strictest in Europe and include significant safety margins. 
Customers are reminded that water is safe to consume once it has been boiled and cooled. 

Water must be boiled for: 
•    Drinking 
•    Preparing drinks made with water 
•    Preparing salads and foods that are not cooked before eating 
•    Brushing teeth 
•    Making ice 
What customers should do: 
•    Boil water by bringing it to a vigorous rolling boil and allow it to cool before use. 
•    Use boiled water when washing food that will not be cooked, such as salads. 
•    Water can still be used for washing, bathing and flushing toilets, but should not be used for brushing teeth or gargling. 
•    Domestic water filters will not make water safe to drink. 
•    Extra care should be taken when bathing children to ensure they do not swallow water. 
•    Great care should be taken when handling boiled water to avoid burns and scalds. 
 

Customers can stay informed about their local water service by checking the supply and service section of our website, checking our live feed at X @IWCare, or signing up to receive real-time text updates. Our customer care team is also available 24/7 at 1800 278 278.