Water troubles in Gorey again!

By Dan Walsh

Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Gorey following operational issues at Creagh Water Treatment Plant, which has led to some customers experiencing low pressure and intermittent disruptions to their water supply.
While Uisce Éireann crews were able to reduce the impact of the interruption by reconfiguring the network, customers in higher areas may be impacted, with supply expected to return by 2pm today.

Alternative water supplies are available at Clonattin GAA Club, Hazelwood, Ashwood Grove, Carnew Road School, Ramstown, Creagh Wood and Tesco Car Park, Gorey.

Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

Typically, it takes three to four hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all affected customers. However, it may take longer for customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges.

Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a normal water pressure as quickly as possible.

“We understand the inconvenience of a disruption to the water supply, and we thank customers impacted for their support while our restoration works are ongoing. Our crews are working to reduce the impact; however, some customers may experience reduced pressure until the repair work is completed,” said Padraig.