By Dan Walsh
Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 22,000 customers in Wexford town supplied by the Newtown Water Treatment Plant with immediate effect.
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), this notice is issued as a precautionary measure due to the detection of cryptosporidium in the water supply.
Uisce Éireann’s Technical Operations Manager for the region Fionnuala Callery apologised to impacted customers.
She told WexfordLocal.com this evening; “Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority and we would like to assure customers that the notice has been put in place to protect public health. We acknowledge the inconvenience caused to homes and businesses and would like to assure customers that we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly and as safely possible.”
Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann’s customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278. A map of the area is attached and available to view on the supply and service section of water.ie.
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