Mayo Water Conservation Project

An assessment of water mains in Co. Mayo was undertaken and sections of mains in Ballina were identified as defective and causing significant water leaks

This €7 million investment will directly benefit approx 20,000 customers by improving the reliability of their water services by targeting and replacing the old, leaking, water mains in Ballina.

Benefits

• Reduce water leakage
• Improve drinking water quality
• Reduce water supply disruptions
• Reduce maintenance costs (leak repair, flushing etc)
• Allow for future population growth and economic development 

Steps

• Upgrading sections of the water main distribution network that are in poor condition on the Lough Mask and Ballina Regional Water Supply Schemes in Co. Mayo
• Replacing defective water mains and installing new water mains in Ballina (3.5 km), Knockmore (23.5 km), Breaffy (3.7 km), and Crossboyne (2.7 km)
• Replace approx. 535 associated customer service connections and boundary boxes