Due to the current high demand for water as a result of the current warm spell, Uisce Éireann is urging communities across Wexford to conserve water to protect supply and reduce the risk of outages. High usage can lead to pressure reductions which can impact the supply to customers. Supplies across the county are vulnerableContinue reading “Wexford asked to conserve water”
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Water quality under review at Duncannon
By Dan Walsh Over 50 people from the across the government sectors as well as the National Federation of Group Water Schemes were in attendance at Duncannon Community Centre for the quarterly meeting of the South Eastern Regional Operational Committee on Water Quality recently. Chaired by Director of Services, Fergus Galvin of Waterford CityContinue reading “Water quality under review at Duncannon”
Issues with Clonroche drinking water
By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann has detected 13 exceedances for pesticides in the public drinking water supplies in Clonroche in 2022 as part of its public water supply monitoring programme. The Clonroche water supply abstracts raw water from local boreholes which are vulnerable to runoff from land. Uisce Éireann is asking users of any herbicideContinue reading “Issues with Clonroche drinking water”
Restoring water supply to Gorey district
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council are working to maintain water supply to customers following an overnight operational issue at Ballyminaun Water Treatment Plant and while every effort is being made to maintain supply to as many customers as possible, some customers in Gorey Town, Clough, Ballymoney, Courtown, Riverchapel, Pollshone, Ballycanew, Killenagh, Monamolin,Continue reading “Restoring water supply to Gorey district”
Uisce Éireann is new name for Irish Water
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is the new name for Irish Water, Ireland’s public water authority dedicated to helping communities to thrive by delivering water services for Ireland. The name change came into effect with the enactment of the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2022 by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’BrienContinue reading “Uisce Éireann is new name for Irish Water”
Improved water quality in Curracloe
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, today announced that it is replacing almost 1.5km of aged water mains with new modern pipes in Curracloe. The project, which will commence next week, will provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality, and reduce the amount of treated drinking waterContinue reading “Improved water quality in Curracloe”
Improved Wexford water quality for 26,000
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced that works are due to commence on the upgrade of the Newtown Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the project will benefit over 26,000 customers, ensuring the continued delivery of clean, safe drinking water to Wexford Town. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com Programme Manager Ian O’Neill said; “Uisce Éireann is delightedContinue reading “Improved Wexford water quality for 26,000”
€15.6m Uisce Eireann project opens at Arthurstown
By Dan Walsh The new wastewater treatment plant in Arthurstown was officially opened by Minister Darragh O’ Brien, TD, Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and officials from Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council today. The €15.6 million investment by Uisce Éireann involved the construction of a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant in Arthurstown,Continue reading “€15.6m Uisce Eireann project opens at Arthurstown”
New water mains for Cahore
By Dan Walsh Úisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing almost 800 metres of aged water mains with new modern pipes along Cahore Road in North Wexford. The project, which will commence this week, will provide a more reliable water supply and reduce the amount of treated drinking water lost toContinue reading “New water mains for Cahore”
Leakage repairs soon at Ballysilla and Lacken
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing almost 2km of aged water mains with new modern pipes in the areas of Ballysilla and Lacken. The project, which will commence this week, is part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works are a critical step in conserving thisContinue reading “Leakage repairs soon at Ballysilla and Lacken”
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