Crews continue with repairs to a burst water main impacting Julianstown and surrounding areas
05 January 2024
Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.
Update 17:30pm 05 January
Uisce Eireann crews continue to work on repairs to a burst water main impacting customers in Julianstown, Gormanstown and surrounding areas in Co Meath. Crews are progressing repairs and every effort is being made to maintain supply to as many customers as possible, however a second burst has occurred which has impacted the restoration of supply.
The burst is causing low pressure and outages for some customers in Julianstown, Gormanstown, Whitecross, Ballygarth Manor, R132 and surrounding areas.
Repairs are expected to be completed by tomorrow afternoon, however, crews will make every effort to complete the repairs as quickly as possible. Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage, especially those on higher ground or at the end of the network.
Michael Cunniffe, Water Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann, commented: “We would like to assure customers in affected areas that we are working as quickly as possible to restore normal water supply for all customers. We understand the inconvenience unplanned outages can have and thank customers for their patience while we complete the works.”
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.
Uisce Éireann continues to provide detailed, real-time, and local information about water service and supply issues on www.water.ie. The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and updates are also issued via Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare. Business customers can sign up to Uisce Éireann’s text alert system to receive updates on supply interruptions over four hours in duration at www.water.ie/business-updates. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit www.water.ie/vulnerablecustomer.
For tips on how to conserve water in your home please visit our website at www.water.ie/conserve.
Previous Updates
Uisce Eireann has identified a burst to a water main in Julianstown, Co Meath. Crews are on the ground progressing repairs and every effort is being made to maintain supply to as many customers as possible.
The burst is causing low pressure and outages for some customers in Julianstown, Gormanstown, Whitecross, Ballygarth Manor, R132 and surrounding areas.
Every effort is being made to restore the water supply as quickly as possible and repairs are expected to be completed by late afternoon today. Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage, especially those on higher ground or at the end of the network.
Michael Cunniffe, Water Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann, commented: “We would like to assure customers in affected areas that we are working as quickly as possible to restore normal water supply for all customers. We understand the inconvenience unplanned outages can have and thank customers for their patience while we complete the works.”
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.
Uisce Éireann continues to provide detailed, real-time, and local information about Water Service and Supply Issues on our website. The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and updates are also issued via Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare. Business customers can sign up to Uisce Éireann’s text alert system to receive updates on supply interruptions over four hours in duration at www.water.ie/business-updates. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit www.water.ie/vulnerablecustomer
For tips on how to conserve water in your home please visit our Conservation page.