Essential overnight restrictions required for Macroom lifted
25 August 2023
Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.
Night-time water restrictions that were necessary in the Macroom area have now been lifted.
Uisce Éireann and Cork County engineers have completed remedial works at the Macroom Water Treatment Plant following an unforeseen mechanical issue causing the plant to shutdown. As a result of the repair works, the reservoir levels are now beginning to recover, and night-time water restrictions are no longer required.
Speaking about the repair works, Operations Lead with Uisce Éireann, Niall O’Riordan said: "The repairs were conducted as quickly as possible to minimise disruption to the community. I want to thank our colleagues in Cork County Council for their assistance and to the people of Macroom for their patience."
“Even though the restrictions are lifted, we can all continue to play our part in conserving water. It is important that we all consider our water usage and look at simple yet impactful ways to conserve water. It can sometimes be difficult to know where to start, but even small changes can make a significant difference, for example, turning off the hose, avoiding power washing and checking for leaks on outdoor taps."
Niall continued: “For more simple ways to conserve water check out the Uisce Éireann website where our Conservation Calculator can help people work out how much water they are currently saving and how they can conserve even more. We are also encouraging the public to report any visible leaks on the public network via our website at www.water.ie or by contacting 1800 278 278."
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 Uisce Éireann website.
Previous Updates
Nighttime water restrictions are necessary in the Macroom area tonight from 8pm until 7am tomorrow morning.
Due to an unforeseen mechanical issue at Macroom Water Treatment Plant and a plant shutdown, overnight restrictions are required tonight. This is needed to allow repairs be undertaken and allow reservoir levels to recover overnight and maintain a consistent supply of drinking water for customers during the day.
Restrictions will be in place from 8pm tonight (Thursday) until 7am tomorrow morning (Friday). The situation will be reviewed again tomorrow.
The areas affected will include Macroom town, Codrum, Masseytown, Kilnagurteen, Coolehane, Coolcower, Macloneigh, Carrigadrohid, and surrounding areas. Customers in these areas may experience low pressure and/or interruptions to their water supply during this time.
Uisce Éireann, working with Cork County Council, is progressing works to complete necessary repairs as quickly and as safely as possible.
Speaking about the repair works, Operations Lead with Uisce Éireann, Niall O’Riordan said: "The repairs are being conducted as quickly as possible to minimise disruption to the community and restore water for all customers. We understand the inconvenience restrictions can have on customers and we appreciate their patience as we work to carry out repairs. The water restrictions remain in place in order to allow reservoir levels to recover overnight and maintain a consistent supply of drinking water for customers during the day."
“We will review the water levels each morning and will update customers once restrictions are lifted. I would ask customers in Macroom to play their part in ensuring there is enough water for everyone."
“It is important that we all consider our water usage and look at simple yet impactful ways to conserve water. It can sometimes be difficult to know where to start, but even small changes can make a significant difference, for example, turning off the hose, avoiding power washing and checking for leaks on outdoor taps."
Niall continued: “For more simple ways to conserve water check out the Uisce Éireann website where our Conservation Calculator can help people work out how much water they are currently saving and how they can conserve even more. We are also encouraging the public to report any visible leaks on the public network via our website or by contacting 1800 278 278."
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. As per best practice, most homes and businesses will have on-site water storage to provide a backup source of water for sanitation purposes.
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 Uisce Éireann website.
Nighttime water restrictions are necessary in the Macroom area tonight from 8pm until 7am tomorrow morning.
Due to an unforeseen mechanical issue at Macroom Water Treatment Plant and a plant shutdown, overnight restrictions are required. This is needed to allow repairs be undertaken and allow reservoir levels to recover overnight and maintain a consistent supply of drinking water for customers during the day.
Restrictions will be in place from 8pm this evening (Wednesday) until 7am tomorrow morning (Thursday).
The areas affected will include Macroom town, Codrum, Masseytown, Kilnagurteen, Coolehane, Coolcower, Macloneigh, Carrigadrohid, and surrounding areas.
Uisce Éireann, working with Cork County Council, is progressing works to complete necessary repairs as quickly and as safely as possible.
Speaking about the repair works, Operations Lead with Uisce Éireann, Niall O’Riordan said: "The repairs are being conducted as quickly as possible to minimise disruption to the community and restore water for all customers. We understand the inconvenience restrictions can have on customers and we appreciate their patience as we work to carry out repairs.”
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. As per best practice, most homes and businesses will have on-site water storage to provide a backup source of water for sanitation purposes.
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 Uisce Éireann website.