By Dan Walsh Homes and businesses in the Coolballow area of Wexford will soon enjoy a safer, more reliable water supply as Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council will begin works to replace approximately 2.1 kilometres of problematic water mains with polyethylene (plastic) pipes in early May. To complete works safely andContinue reading “New pipelines in the Coolballow area”
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Irish Water offers free leak repair service
By Dan Walsh More Wexford householders can now benefit from Irish Water’s free leak repair service following approval by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to extend the scheme that helps reduce leakage and safeguard water supplies. The First Fix scheme is a key element of the national Leakage Reduction Programme which is addressingContinue reading “Irish Water offers free leak repair service”
Burst pipes in Gorey “not a priority”
By Dan Walsh Cllr Andrew Bolger has been prominent in reflecting on water supply problems in Gorey and last week brought to the attention of the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal Council the almost infamous Fort Road nine-inch pipe and today he raised the matter before representatives of Irish Water. Cllr Bolger told WexfordLocal.com how he raised hisContinue reading “Burst pipes in Gorey “not a priority””
Danger in four Wexford water supplies
By Dan Walsh Pesticide exceedances have been detected in the public drinking water supply in four water supply areas in Co. Wexford across 2019 and 2020. The exceedance was detected as part of Irish Water’s public water supply monitoring programme. The Clonroche, Davidstown, South Regional Supply Scheme and Wexford Town water supply were the supplyContinue reading “Danger in four Wexford water supplies”
Contracts signed for Arthurstown plant
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council has signed contracts with the Sisk Group to begin works on the new wastewater plant in Arthurstown also serving the areas of Ballyhack and Duncannon providing wastewater treatment for the equivalent of almost 1,875 people. Chairman of New Ross Municipal District, Cllr Michael Whelan warmly welcomed the news of the contract signing with the Sisk Group stating;Continue reading “Contracts signed for Arthurstown plant”
Wexford urged to take water conservation pledge
By Dan Walsh Chambers Ireland and Irish Water are calling on Wexford businesses to get involved in Irish Water’s Water Stewardship Programme, which includes taking the Water Conservation Pledge, carrying out free Online Water Conservation Training and finally enrolling to become a Certified Water Steward. Yvonne Harris, Irish Water Head of Customer Operations, said: “SafeguardingContinue reading “Wexford urged to take water conservation pledge”
Enniscorthy water leak is repaired
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council have successfully repaired a burst water mains that affected the supply to consumers in the Enniscorthy areas of Templeshannon, Clonhaston, Fr. Murphy Park and Hempfield today. Meanwhile, Irish Water and Wexford County Council are asking homes and businesses to check for leaks in order to reduceContinue reading “Enniscorthy water leak is repaired”
Taps back on in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council have completed remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results and announced that the Boil Water notice in place since last Thursday is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertaken with the Health Service Executive. Customers affected were onContinue reading “Taps back on in Wexford town”
21,760 on Boil Water Notice for Wexford Town
By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice has been put in place with immediate effect for customers served by the Wexford Town Public Water Scheme. This notice applies to customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply who reside within the affected areas. This includes customers in the following areas: Newtown Road, Carcur, Carricklawn, Coolcotts, Whitemill, Wyram, Clonard, Townparks, ArdContinue reading “21,760 on Boil Water Notice for Wexford Town”
More water main trouble in Gorey
By Dan Walsh There is another burst water main in Gorey town and this time it is near the R772 Dublin Road. Local Cllr Andrew Bolger has confirmed that he has been in contact with the local water engineering department and the repairs are expected to be complete around 8pm. The areas still affected includeContinue reading “More water main trouble in Gorey”
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