Loughananna Water Mains Replacement
Uisce Éireann carried out leakage reduction works in Loughananna, Co Limerick to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The works involved the replacement of almost 1.7 kilometres of old and damaged water mains with new modern pipes. The programme replaced the water mains from Galtee Water Treatment Plant to Main Road, Loughananna, Co Limerick which commenced in late August 2025. These works were carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works took place along the L-86721, Loughananna, Co Limerick. The works also involved laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
The works were carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward and Burke and were completed in October 2025.
Old vs. new pipes
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of the leakage reduction works include:
- A Reliable Water Supply – Replacement of water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and will ensure a reliable supply of water.
- Reduced Leaks – Replacement of water mains and service connections will eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
- Improved Operation and Maintenance – These works will deliver cost savings by providing improved water network operation that will require less maintenance in the future
