By Dan Walsh
The Boil Water Notice issued on June 28th to protect the health of customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium in the Ferns Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect.
In a statement issued to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann said it wished to notify customers that the Boil Water Notice has been lifted following satisfactory sampling results.
“This decision follows consultation undertaken with the Health Service Executive (HSE). The estimated 1,723 customers impacted by the Boil Water Notice to the Ferns Public Water Supply, can now resume normal use of the public water supply,” said a spokesperson who added; “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the impact of the notice on homes and thanks the community for their support while we worked to lift the notice. Our primary focus remains the protection of public health. We worked to lift the notice as quickly as it was safe to do so. We would like to thank customers again for their co-operation and patience while we worked to resolve the issues impacting the treatment plant.”
Uisce Éireann expressed its gratitude to the media, elected representatives and members of the public for sharing their updates and keeping the public informed.
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.
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