Hydrant repair works in Dundalk to safeguard the water supply

08 July 2022

Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with Louth County Council to carry out essential hydrant repair works, to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses in Dundalk. The works are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 12th July 2022 between 10 am and 6 pm

To facilitate the safe delivery of the repair works, customers in Seafield Lawns, Dundalk and surrounding areas may experience temporary low pressure and/or water outages during the works.

Crews will make every effort to minimise the disruption to impacted customers and will work to complete these works as quickly and as safely as possible. It typically takes two to three hours following restoration time for the network to refill and normal water supply to fully return.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

Speaking about the works, Michael Cunniffe, Regional Asset Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann said, “Uisce Éireann understands that essential installation works can be inconvenient and working in partnership with our colleagues in Louth County Council, we will make every effort to minimise the disruption that these necessary works may cause.” 

Michael added: “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..”  

Uisce Éireann and Louth 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.