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Boil Water Notice Continues To Be In Place For Parts Of The Midlands

Thursday, 22 June 2023 16:13

Uisce Éireann along with Offaly and Laois County Council are continuing progress on lifting the notice.

A boil water notice continues to be in place for parts of the midlands.

The notice was issued on  20th June, in Tullamore South and Clonaslee, to protect the health of approximately 3,900 customers due to raw water quality issues which are impacting the treatment processes at the water treatment plant

Uisce Éireann in partnership with Offaly and Laois County Councils are continuing works to lift the notice as quickly as possible for all customers.

John Gavin Uisce Éireann said:

 “In conjunction with Offaly County Council, we are continuing to address the raw water issues at the treatment plant. Once these issues have been addressed, and the plant is fully operational, we will undertake sampling, monitoring the performance of the plant with a move towards lifting the Boil Water Notice, in consultation with the HSE. Please be assured we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly as possible.”

“Public health remains our number one priority and we appreciate the impact that this notice is having on our customers in the area.”  

Customers are advised to boil and cool their water before use until further notice.

Areas impacted include Clogh, Moneenroe, Castlecomer and surrounding areas.

Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on Boil Water Notices.

Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.

Water must be boiled for:

Drinking;
Drinks made with water;
Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;
Brushing of teeth;
Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.
 

What actions should be taken:

Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads);
Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling;
Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink;
Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water;
Preparing Infant Formula: Where a Boil Water Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.

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