Uisce Éireann Boil Water Notice Lifted In Two Midlands Town

Friday, 14 July 2023 16:06

All consumers in the impacted areas can now resume normal use of the water supply.

A Boil Water notice has been lifted for two midlands towns.

Uisce Éireann had issued the notice last month to customers supplied by Tullamore South and Clonaslee Water Supply.

It carried out remedial works and after satisfactory sampling results, the Boil Water Notice is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

All consumers on the Tullamore South and Clonaslee Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

The Boil Water Notice was issued on 20th of June to protect the health of approximately 3,900 customers due to raw water quality issues which impacted the treatment processes at the water treatment plant

Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann and Offaly and Laois County Councils worked hard to lift the notice as quickly as safely as possible, carrying out a number of upgrade works at the treatment plant and substantial reconfiguration of the water network. Following satisfactory water samples confirming that the drinking water was compliant with EU drinking water regulations, the Boil Water Notice was lifted.

Uisce Éireann’s John Gavin acknowledged the impact of the notice on the community, adding: “Uisce Éireann regrets the inconvenience that the Boil Water Notice had on these communities in Offaly and Laois. I would like to thank them for their patience and support while our drinking water experts worked tirelessly with our colleagues in Offaly and Laois County Councils to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as it was safe to do so. I would also like to thank the local councillors and the media for their assistance in sharing the information during the period of this boil water notice.

The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer queries in relation to the lifting of this notice. Further information is available on www.water.ie.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment. To find out more visit www.water.ie