Repair works in Tuam extended to 10pm
16 August 2022
Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.
It can take 2-3 hours after completion for supply to be fully restored
Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with Galway County Council to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses supplied by Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme in Co Galway.
Essential water mains rehabilitation works are ongoing and are expected to be completed by 10pm tonight. During the works, customers in Kilconly West, Ballyfruit, Garraun, Logawannia, Annaghdown, Corrandulla and surrounding areas may experience temporary, intermittent low pressure and/or water outages.
Typically, it takes two to three hours following restoration time for normal supply to be fully restored to all areas.
Speaking about the works, Rónan Daly, Uisce Éireann said, “We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient. We are working in partnership with Galway County Council to complete the repair works as quickly as possible.
“Customers may experience some temporary discolouration of water following the works and occasionally issues such as internal airlocks may arise. For advice on clearing discoloration and airlocks, visit the dedicated page here.”
Traffic management is in place to facilitate the works. However, local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
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 and Galway County Council regret any inconvenience caused. 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 our Water Supply Updates section.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. We are committed to continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support the growth needed in housing and across our economy, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.
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Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with Galway County Council to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses supplied by Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme in Co Galway.
Essential water mains rehabilitation works are scheduled to take place today from 10am until 7pm, Tuesday 16 August. During the works, customers in Kilconly West, Ballyfruit, Garraun, Logawannia, Annaghdown, Corrandulla and surrounding areas may experience temporary, intermittent low pressure and/or water outages.
Typically, it takes two to three hours following restoration time for normal supply to be fully restored to all areas
Speaking about the works, Rónan Daly, Uisce Éireann said, “Uisce Éireann understands that this type of work can be inconvenient and, working in partnership with Galway County Council, we will make every effort to minimise the disruption that these necessary works may cause."
“Customers may experience some temporary discolouration of water following the works and occasionally issues such as internal airlocks may arise. For advice on clearing discoloration and airlocks, visit the Supply Issues Following an Outage page of our website.”
Traffic management will be in place to facilitate the works. However, local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
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 and Galway County Council regret any inconvenience caused. 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 Supply and Service Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. We are committed to continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support the growth needed in housing and across our economy, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.