Newly upgraded water network secures supply for Jonestown homes and businesses

Customers in Jonestown, Edenderry are now benefiting from a more secure and reliable water supply following the successful completion of Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction works in the area.

Delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, the project involved replacing ageing and damaged watermains with new, modern pipes to improve the performance of the local network. In total, almost 6.2km of watermains has now been upgraded, including an additional 730m added following further assessment of the network.

The old network was prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water. By upgrading this infrastructure, the works will help reduce leakage, minimise the risk of future outages and provide a more consistent water supply for local homes and businesses.

Welcoming the completion of the project, Uisce Éireann’s Portfolio Manager, Dave Murphy, said the works will have a lasting positive impact for the community: “These works represent an important investment in the water infrastructure serving Jonestown. By replacing ageing watermains, we have strengthened the network, reduced leakage and improved the reliability of the water supply for customers.

“We would like to thank the local community for their patience and cooperation while these essential works were carried out. The benefits of this investment will be felt for many years to come.”

The works were carried out by Shareridge on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

This project is one of many being delivered under Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. With over 65,000 km of pipes across the country, fixing leaks is complex but essential. Significant progress is being made, with national leakage reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36% today.

Customers can contact Uisce Éireann’s Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, with any queries. Customers can also sign up to receive real-time updates through our free text alert service.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services across Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously investing in and improving critical infrastructure, protecting the environment and delivering safe, secure water services.