By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore the water supply to Coolcots Reservoir this evening following a large burst and pump failure in Wexford town. A further pump fault has also been identified which has impacted reservoir levels leading to the supply outage. Crews are working on repairs in order to restoreContinue reading “Water supply affected in Wexford town”
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Wexford communities gain from UÉ investment
By Dan Walsh The latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report published today, shows the progress being made in tackling long-running issues like raw sewage discharges, while also underlining the need for continued investment in essential wastewater services. 2022 saw the highest annual investment in wastewater to date as Uisce Éireann continues to make progress inContinue reading “Wexford communities gain from UÉ investment”
Wexford overnight water restrictions
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann advises customers in Wexford Town and surrounding areas that essential overnight restrictions will be required from 10pm to 7am each night to allow water levels at Coolcots Reservoir to recover. The restrictions are required due to a combination of factors, including high demand, poor raw water quality, and upgraded worksContinue reading “Wexford overnight water restrictions”
Calls for alternative to pesticides
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is encouraging the public in Wexford to consider the environment and alternatives to pesticides when gardening, farming and maintaining sports grounds and in turn improve the quality of local drinking water for homes and businesses. While there has been significant progress nationally in recent years in reducing the impact ofContinue reading “Calls for alternative to pesticides”
€19m contract for Enniscorthy water scheme
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has announced the signing of a major new construction contract that will result in critical upgrades and investment to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme. The €19 million investment will provide a reliable and sustainable water supply and the project which will begin inContinue reading “€19m contract for Enniscorthy water scheme”
New water mains for 60 Wexford taps
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council is replacing approximately 600 metres of ageing backyard service connections with modern water mains, which will allow for 60 households to be connected to the new mains. The works, which are due to begin over the coming days, are a critical step in conservingContinue reading “New water mains for 60 Wexford taps”
Wexford users asked to conserve water
By Dan Walsh Just when we thought the summer had bid farewell the September temperatures have soared to record levels – once described as an Indian Summer – and Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half ofContinue reading “Wexford users asked to conserve water “
Improved quality drinking water for 11,000
By Dan Walsh Upgrade works providing improved quality drinking water for 11,000 customers are due to commence on the treated water storage facility at Kilmallock Bridge serving Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oylegate. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council made the official announcement today. Speaking about the benefits of thisContinue reading “Improved quality drinking water for 11,000”
Water supply issues in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh A major burst to a water main in the Clonard area of Wexford town overnight has caused low water levels at the Coolcotts Reservoir. The areas impacted are Whiterock Hill, Whitemill, Ard Carman, Clonard, Coolcotts, Ferndale and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann is working with Wexford County Council to restore water supply asContinue reading “Water supply issues in Wexford town”
Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network
By Dan Walsh Some good news for Enniscorthy. Essential work to provide an upgrade to the sewer network in the town will commence next week. Due to the scale of the project, road closures will be required to complete the works safely and diversion routes will be put in place. A road closure has beenContinue reading “Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network”
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