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Network flushing works to take place in Cork City

09 February 2024

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.

Following complex repair works in the area last night, this may have caused increased instances in discoloured water at customers taps. Crews are currently on the ground carrying out flushing works to clear the network of sediment from the old cast iron watermains. The flushing works are expected to continue over the weekend. 

If your tap water is discoloured, running the tap for up to 20 minutes will usually restore water to a clear colour. Water is safe to drink once the water is running clear. Uisce Éireann continues to advise customers not to drink discoloured water. 

Ongoing testing and analysis of the water supply continues, in conjunction with extensive monitoring across Cork City’s distribution network. This ensures the water is compliant with drinking water regulations and is safe to drink. The results of these ongoing tests are shared with the EPA and the HSE. 

If there are water quality issues in your home or business, please contact the Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278. 

Full list of areas potential impacted: South Douglas Road, Half Moon Lane, Kilcolman Lawn, Palaceanne Lawn, Palaceanne Court, Heatherton, Heatherton Park, Greenhills Estate, Greenhills Court, Berkeley Court, The Stables, Cuasnog, Skenahore, Glencurrig, Ashdene, Alderwood, Moss Lane, Ashwood, Riverway, Sring Road, Green View, Ivy Crescent, Mountvernon Crescent, Ashwood, Riverway, Spring Road, Greenview, Ivy Crescent, Mount Vernon Crescent, Trabeg Lawn, Ballincurrig Court, Willow Park, Hillgrove Lawn, Woodlawn, Glen View, Willow Dale, Willow Court, Woodgrove, Loreta Park, Cross Douglas Road, Rosepark, Ashdate Park, Rosebank, Orchard Close, Ballincurrig Park, Rathmore Lawn, Rhodaville Estate, Tramore Lawn, Dunmahon, Belevedere Lawn, Mahon Avenue, Trabeg Avenue, Clermont Avenue, Summerville, Riverbank, Well Road, Douglas Hall Lawn, Woodview, Endsleigh Park, Endsleigh Estate, The Willows, Eglantine Park, Briarwood, Woolhara Park, Knockrea Park, Saint Anthony's, Well Road and surrounding areas in Cork City.