Crews working on repairs to burst wastewater main in Celbridge
23 September 2023
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Uisce Éireann crews are continuing their efforts to repair a burst to a wastewater main on a section of pipeline from Celbridge to Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant. The pumps have been temporarily switched off while repairs are underway and wastewater is being tankered from Castletown Pumping Station for treatment.
Repairs are complex due to challenging ground conditions and are taking longer than expected. An emergency overflow has come into operation at Castletown Pumping Station, which will result in the unavoidable discharge of screened wastewater to the Liffey. This will consist of flows beyond those which are being tankered off site for treatment. This is to protect homes, gardens, roads and open spaces from wastewater flooding.
The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates please visit the Water Supply Updates section of the www.water.ie.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment. To find out more visit www.water.ie.
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Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst wastewater main on a section of pipeline from Celbridge to Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant. The pumps have been temporarily switched off while repairs are underway and wastewater is being tankered from Castletown Pumping Station for treatment. Excavations are underway to expose the full extent of the damage and repairs will be completed as soon as soon as possible.
If repairs are complex and taking longer than expected, an emergency overflow is likely to come into operation at Castletown Pumping Station, which will result in the unavoidable discharge of screened wastewater to the Liffey. This will consist of flows beyond those which are being tankered off site for treatment. This is to protect homes, gardens, roads and open spaces from wastewater flooding.
The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates please visit the Water Supply Updates section of www.water.ie.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment. To find out more visit www.water.ie.