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Further nighttime restrictions required in Leap as crews work to repair burst pipes

20 December 2022

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

Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council wish to advise customers in the Leap area that nighttime restrictions on their water supply will again be in place tonight, December 20, from 10pm to 7am.

Uisce Éireann regrets any inconvenience as a result of this issue which is necessary due to a high number of leaks and burst pipes in the area following the thaw.

Niall O’Riordan of Uisce Éireann said: “Crews are again on the ground today working to repair the leaks and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we thank the local community for their patience and for continuing to conserve water by turning off taps and checking for leaks in outside taps or unoccupied premises. If anyone notices a leak in the public network they should report it to Uisce Éireann via www.water.ie or by calling 1800 278 278.”

Localised updates about water supply issues are available on our Supply and Service Updates section or via Twitter @IWCare. The Uisce Éireann Customer Care Team is also available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

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.

Previous Updates

Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council wish to advise customers in the Leap area that night time restrictions on their water supply will again be in place tonight, December 19, from 10pm to 7am.

Uisce Éireann regrets any inconvenience as a result of this issue which is necessary due to a high number of leaks and burst pipes in the area following the thaw.

Niall O’Riordan of Uisce Éireann said: “Crews remain on the ground today working to repair the leaks and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we thank the local community for their patience and for continuing to conserve water by turning off taps and checking for leaks in outside taps or unoccupied premises. If anyone notices a leak in the public network they should report it to Uisce Éireann via our website or by calling 1800 278 278.”

Localised updates about water supply issues are available on our Supply and Service Updates section or via Twitter @IWCare. The Uisce Éireann Customer Care Team is also available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

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.

High number of leaks and burst pipes following thaw.

Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council wish to advise customers in the Leap area that night time restrictions on their water supply will be in place tonight, December 18, from 10pm to 7am.

We regret any inconvenience as a result of this issue which is necessary due to a high number of leaks and burst pipes in the area following the thaw.

Niall O’Riordan of Uisce Éireann said: “Crews are on the ground working to repair the leaks and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible. In the meantime we thank the local community for their patience and for continuing to conserve water by turning off taps and checking for leaks in outside taps or unoccupied premises. If anyone notices a leak in the public network they should report it to Uisce Éireann via this website or by calling 1800 278 278.

“Localised updates about water supply issues are available on www.water.ie or via Twitter @IWCare. The Uisce Éireann Customer Care Team is also available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278.