Water mains near Strandhill to be replaced next April
There’s a positive update for the residents of the Ransboro/Kilmacowen area of Strandhill in Sligo in relation to ongoing issues being experienced with the water supply in the region. Currently there is regular interruption to supply in this area is due to failing mains infrastructure between Carraroe National School and…
Calls for water pipes in Carney to be replaced
Sligo County Council have been asked to write to Irish Water regarding the replacement of pipes in Carney. There were reports of discolouration in the water in recent weeks, with the pipes in Finnid that serve the area believed to be long overdue an upgrade. Irish Water had previously stated…
Private water supplies – what are the dangers
It’s been claimed that 1 in 30 private water supplies has failed to meet the drinking waters standards this is compared to just 1 in 734 public water supplies. As a result, calls are being made for urgent action to be taken to help improve the quality of private drinking…
Donegal councillors discuss concern over Irish water
Irish Water has come under fire over a number of local issues in south Donegal. Firstly, it’s been claimed that the utility is effectively pouring cold water on peoples plans to build in Mountcharles. Upgrade work to the treatment plant in the area is planned for mid 2023…
Disruption to water supply in Drumshanbo
A reservoir interruption has led to intermittent water supply disruptions in Drumshanbo over the past number of days. The lack of water has already impacted on both residential and business premises in the town this week. Irish Water say they are making every effort to ensure that the…
Rockwood Parade closed due to burst water main
Rockwood Parade in Sligo has been closed to pedestrian traffic from the back of Mountain Warehouse to Lower Knox Street. The closure has taken place following a burst water main which requires urgent repair. It’s expected that Rockwood Parade will remain closed to pedestrian traffic until 6 p.m.…
Areas of Leitrim hit by water outage
A number of homes in Leitrim are without water today. Irish Water contractors are working to repair a burst water main at Fawn, Dromahair and is warning of water supply issues, and in surrounding areas of Co Leitrim. With water services also impacted in parts of Carrick-on-Shannon. Repair works are…