Marian Villas Backyard Service Replacement Project
National Leakage Reduction Programme
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Donegal County Council, replaced ageing water mains and provided new service connections for customers in Marian Villas, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal which provided a more reliable water supply, improve water quality and reduce high levels of leakage.
In some older estates water connections, typically made of iron or lead, were installed to the front or rear of the property and are often referred to as service connections. The pipework due to age and deteriorating condition are a significant source of leakage and reduced levels of service. Services are usually shared, running through a number of neighbouring properties making it difficult to detect and repair leaks. Since all properties share a connection, leaks and bursts affect all properties usually resulting in low pressure.
The works in Marian Villas involved the decommissioning of ageing water mains and the delivery of 500 meters of new water mains constructed along the public road.
These works were carried out by Farrans Construction in partnership with Donegal County Council on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
What were the benefits of the works?
The benefits of the service works included:
• Reliable Water Supply - Replaced the old water mains with new water mains and service connections which reduced the instances of bursts and water outages and ensured a reliable supply of water to customers in the area
• Reduced Leaks - Replacement of old water mains and service connections in poor condition which eliminated existing leaks and reduced the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
• Improved Water Quality - Removed existing old cast iron and lead from the water network and replaced them with new modern pipes to reduce the risk of contamination.
• Improved Operation and Maintenance - These works delivered efficiencies including cost savings by providing improved water network operation that requires less maintenance in the future.
