Wexford pesticide users urged to protect drinking water

By Dan Walsh The National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) is urging all users of pesticides in Wexford to remain vigilant as the spraying window ends. Communities are again reminded that it only takes one drop to impact a drinking water source. While the need and opportunities for spraying declines towards year end, theContinue reading “Wexford pesticide users urged to protect drinking water”

Water Conservation Order extended in Wexford

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the Water Conservation Order for Wexford will be extended until September 30th, as water sources and public water supplies in the county remain under pressure and need more time to recover. The current nationwide Order is due to expire on Wednesday. However, the Order will remain inContinue reading “Water Conservation Order extended in Wexford”

Campile celebrates a more reliable water supply

By Dan Walsh Families and businesses in Campile can expect a stronger, more reliable water supply following Uisce Éireann’s completion of major upgrades to the local network. As part of the project, Uisce Éireann replaced more than 1.85 km of ageing water mains with modern, durable pipes. The ageing pipes were prone to bursts andContinue reading “Campile celebrates a more reliable water supply”

Urgent appeal to use water responsibly

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in County Wexford to continue using water responsibly as warm and dry conditions persist.  A Water Conservation Order remains in place for the entire country to help protect public drinking water supplies following a prolonged period of exceptionally warm and dry weather, combined with high demandContinue reading “Urgent appeal to use water responsibly”

Water repairs completed in south Wexford

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are carrying out repairs to a burst watermain which may cause supply disruptions to Ballylannan, Wellingtonbridge, Rosegarland, Carrick-on-Bannow, Duncormick, Ballymitty and surrounding areas in south Wexford. UPDATE, WEDNESDAY; Uisce Éireann has completed repairs to a burst watermain and normal water supply has been restored to the majority of customersContinue reading “Water repairs completed in south Wexford”

New water mains at Springmount

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is carrying out leakage reduction works in Springmount, Gorey, to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.  The section of works will take place on the Ballyminaun Road between Springmount Garden Centre on the R741 to Ballyminaun Hill on the L1028. The works involve theContinue reading “New water mains at Springmount”

Uisce Éireann crews in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst watermain in Enniscorthy and restore water supply to affected customers as quickly as possible. The outage is impacting customers in the Greenville Lane, Moyne and Old Dublin Road areas. Repairs are currently underway, and it is estimated that normal supply will be restoredContinue reading “Uisce Éireann crews in Enniscorthy”

Water crews working in Wexford town 

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst watermain in Wexford Town. The burst watermain is impacting customers in Roxborough, Mulgannon and surrounding areas, with repairs expected to be completed by 2pm today. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supplyContinue reading “Water crews working in Wexford town “

Major water burst in rural Gorey

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Gorey and restore water to affected customers.   The burst watermain will result in interruptions to supply for customers in Ballycanew, Killenagh, Poulshone, Kilmuckridge, Coolook and the surrounding areas of Wexford.   Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm today.Continue reading “Major water burst in rural Gorey”

Enniscorthy water supply restored

By Dan Walsh UPDATE, Monday 9 pm; Uisce Éireann has completed repairs to the burst watermain in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas. Water supply is now restoring to affected customers as the network refills. Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst and restore water supply to customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas todayContinue reading “Enniscorthy water supply restored”