Work ongoing to restore supply to customers in Erris

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Uisce Éireann crews are continuing works to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Erris following a power outage at the local water treatment plant associated with Storm Boelo.

While power has been restored at Erris Water Treatment Plant, due to the prolonged downtime, water outages will continue tonight and into tomorrow as treated water levels recover and the network returns to normal operation.

Customers in Blacksod, Ballyglass, Toorglass, Attycunnane, Inver, Pullathomas, Doohoma, Foxpoint, Carrowmore, Glencullen, Muings, Briska, Bellacorrick, Keenagh, Glenamoy, Rossport, Carrowtigue, Killgalligan and surrounding areas may continue to experience an interruption to their water supply as a result.

Every effort is being made to restore full water supply as quickly as possible. In the meantime, customers with water supply across the scheme are being asked to conserve water where possible while restoration works continue.

Alternative Water Supplies will be put in place to assist customers without water, with locations to be confirmed tomorrow morning.

Uisce Éireann’s Operations Manager Colette Scahill said: “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned interruption to supply and we thank customers for their patience and support while our works continue. While power has been restored at the water treatment plant, our crews are continuing to work to restore normal water supply as quickly as possible.

“Due to the prolonged outage, some customers will continue to experience outages tonight and into tomorrow while the network recovers. We are asking customers who have water supply to be mindful of their usage and conserve water where possible to help maintain supplies across the scheme.

“We would like to thank customers across Erris for their patience and understanding while Uisce Éireann and ESB crews worked to resolve the issue and restore normal operations. We appreciate the disruption caused and thank everyone affected for their continued co-operation as water supplies recover.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable Customers page.

Customers can stay informed about their local water service by checking the supply and service section of our website, checking our live feed at X @IWCare, or signing up to receive real-time text updates. Our customer care team is also available 24/7 at 1800 278 278.