By Dan Walsh
Water supply is returning to Uisce Éireann customers in Great Island after the successful repair of a water main.
Uisce Éireann crews located and repaired the burst main and water is now returning to impacted customers.
However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges. Customers are also being asked to be mindful of their water usage and to allow supply to catch up with demand.
Yesterday’s report (Wednesday)
Padraig Lyng of Uisce Éireann thanked affected customers for their understanding while these repair works were being carried out. “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be caused by an unplanned outage such as this one and we wish to thank customers in the area for their patience while these repairs were underway.”Uisce Éireann crews remain on site in Great Island, to repair a major burst on a watermain affecting customers across Fruit Hill, Fishertown, Great Island and the surrounding areas.
The repairs are challenging and complex, crews will continue working into tomorrow (Thursday) to restore normal supply as quickly and as safely as possible.
An alternative water supply in the form of a tanker will remain in place at Horeswood Church. Customers are reminded to bring their own containers when collecting water from the tanker and to boil the water before use as a precautionary measure.
Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng said: “We would like to thank the local community for their patience and support while these challenging and complex repairs continue. We understand the inconvenience caused by an unplanned interruption to the water supply, and our crews are working hard on site to restore normal service as quickly and as safely as possible.”
Once repairs are completed, it typically takes two to three hours for normal supply to return for most customers. Those at the end of the network or on higher ground may experience a longer delay as the system recharges.
For the safety of crews and the public, traffic management remains in place in the area and will be clearly signposted for the duration of the works.
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