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21 April 2015

Work underway to address historic underinvestment at sites referenced in EPA Bathing Water Report

This report on water quality monitored during the 2014 Bathing Water Season, reflects the many issues which can contaminate beach areas, including direct sewage discharge, diluted sewage discharge from overflows in wet weather as well as contaminated agricultural and other catchment runoff.

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4 October 2017

1.6km of ageing water mains to be replaced in Co. Donegal ensuring significantly better water supply

Mains prone to bursting over the past number of years

  • Significant improvements in network performance
  • Improved quality of supply and water pressure
  • Project due for completion in six weeks

4 October 2017

Last remaining section of substandard water main to be replaced in Calry, Co. Sligo

Works will improve the water quality for 150 customers

  • Site investigation works have commenced 
  • Water main pipe laying works to follow
  • Project to be completed in five months

2 October 2017

Disruption to water supply in Banteer, Co. Cork

Irish Water and Cork Co. Council are working to restore normal supply 

  • Water supply restored
  • 24 hours for full flow to be restored
  • Unexpected change in colour of water

29 September 2017

Wastewater Treatment Plants in Rathvilly and Hacketstown officially opens

€2.8m investment will support economic growth and help protect local waterways

  • Improved wastewater treatment
  • Significant benefits for residents and businesses
  • Meets with modern environmental standards

28 September 2017

Work progressing to upgrade water treatment infrastructure serving Drogheda as Irish Water publishes review of water outage

Key recommendations outlined in the report

  • Identify the most critical water assets across the country
  • Establish a central store to facilitate the rapid deployment of equipment
  • Develop and enhance contingency plans and Vulnerable Customer register

26 September 2017

Details of €200,000 investment for Loughrea sewer rehab works announced

Project will bring significant improvements to the Loughrea sewerage network

  • Reduce infiltration to the system
  • Reduce the flows to the Loughrea WwTP
  • Reduce frequency of storm water overflows

26 September 2017

Major water mains rehabilitation project gets underway in Claremorris and Crossboyne

Newport works to commence in January 2018

  • Fewer disruptions to customers
  • A more secure supply
  • Safe, clean drinking water

25 September 2017

Irish Water appeals to those eligible for domestic refunds to update details if necessary

Refunds to be issued to approximately 990,000 customers beginning when necessary legislation is passed

  • No application or registration process
  • Majority of refunds issued before year end
  • Process ready to be implemented

25 September 2017

Upgrades progressing to Staleen and Cavanhill Water Treatment Plants

Upgrades will ensure both plants comply with all drinking water standards

  • Removal of Staleen WTP from EPA's RAL
  • Improve energy efficiency at both plants
  • Improve treatment of discharges to R. Boyne

25 September 2017

Water restrictions lifted on Inis Oirr

Irish Water tankered €180,000 worth of drinking water to the island in summer 2017

  • Notice due to rainfall & reduction in demand
  • Irish Water thanks customers for co-operation
  • Customers asked to continue checking for leaks

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