Anger over water supply disruption in Clar area of south Donegal
Residents in an area of south Donegal are annoyed and angry over what they say has been another breakdown in their water supply. The water supply in the Clar area had been disrupted from Sunday afternoon to yesterday, Monday afternoon, but it’s only this morning it has returned to normal…
Despite discolouration, Lough Talt water safe to drink, IW assures councillor
A south Sligo councillor says Irish Water has assured him that discoloured water from an upgraded €10m plant at Lough Talt is safe to drink. More than 13,000 people in the Tubbercurry area had hoped their water supply problems were over with the operation of the new plant following about…
100,000 euro – the cost of water
Calls have been made on the local authority in Leitrim to explore the possibility of returning to providing water to the residents of the County as an alternative to Irish Water. The suggestion was made at this week’s annual budget meeting by Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon. Cllr…
Disruption to water supply in Bundoran tomorrow, Tuesday
Irish Water, in partnership with Donegal County Council, is advising customers in Bundoran Town and surrounding areas that their water supply will be impacted as a result of essential maintenance works being undertaken on a major water main in Bundoran tomorrow Tuesday. Repair crews need to replace a failed meter…
‘Exceedance’ of herbicide in Kilsellagh water supply in County Sligo
Excess pesticide has been found in a water supply in north Sligo. The pesticide is MCPA and has been found in the public drinking water supply in Kilsellagh. However, the official advice is that pesticides do not pose any IMMEDIATE risk to health. CPA is a commonly used herbicide in…
More disruption to Sligo water supply today
Irish Water customers will have more disruptions to their water supply today after a burst water pipe yesterday in Carraroe. Due to timing restrictions with a number water mains in the North West, the water supply for Ballygawley, Ballisodare and Collooney will be affected today. The water was restored last…
Irish Water officials to meet north Sligo councillors
Councillors in the north Sligo area will be highlighting the importance of proposed new sewage treatment plants being provided as quickly as possible for the Rosses Point and Mullaghmore areas during a meeting with Irish Water officials next month. Short prohibitions of about two days on swimming and bathing in…