7,459 affected by Gorey Boil Water Notice

By Dan Walsh

Irish Water has announced that working in partnership with Wexford County Council customers on the Gorey Creagh Urban Public Water Supply that due to issues at the water treatment plant, which may have compromised water quality, and following consultation with the Health Service Executive, that a Boil Water Notice is being put in place with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers.

It is unknown when the Boil Water notice can be lifted, however, Irish Water and Wexford County Council will continue to liaise and consult with the Health Service Executive with a view to lifting the Boil Water Notice as soon as practicable

This notice applies to all consumers on the Gorey (Creagh) Urban Public Water Supply. All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking. A map of the Gorey (Creagh) Urban Public Water Supply, detailing the areas affected is available on www.water.ie
It is unknown when the Boil Water notice can be lifted, however, Irish Water and Wexford County Council will continue to liaise and consult with the Health Service Executive with a view to lifting the Boil Water Notice as soon as practicable

Customer queries should be directed to Irish Water Customer Contact Centre on 1800 278 278. Vulnerable customers who have registered their details with Irish Water will be directly contacted. Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland.

You will be kept informed by WexfordLocal.com or the website: www.water.ie