Planned interruption to Ballindaggin water supply

By Dan Walsh There will be planned interruptions to the Ballindaggin water supply as Uisce Éireann undertakes upgrades to the water treatment plant, including the installation of new treated water storage tanks and ongoing mechanical works on site. To facilitate the connection of the newly installed storage tanks to the network, a planned interruption toContinue reading “Planned interruption to Ballindaggin water supply”

Co. Wexford asked to maintain water conservation

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann can confirm that the Water Conservation Order (WCO), commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, for County Wexford will lapse on Tuesday, September 16th. Uisce Éireann is encouraging the public in County Wexford to continue conserving water as we move into the Autumn months. “We would like to sincerely thank theContinue reading “Co. Wexford asked to maintain water conservation”

Keeping Wexford’s drinking water safe

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) are urging pesticide users in Wexford to help protect local drinking water sources as the spraying season draws to a close. Since 2017, the number of pesticide exceedances detected in public drinking water supplies has dropped by more than 50%.Continue reading “Keeping Wexford’s drinking water safe”

Wexford Water Conservation Order still active

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann informs customers in Wexford that a Water Conservation Order (hosepipe ban) remains in effect in County Wexford until September 16th. The restrictions include the use of garden hoses and other non-essential water uses.  The Order was put in place following a long period of dry weather combined with high demand,Continue reading “Wexford Water Conservation Order still active”

Water conservation urged for the Fleadh

By Dan Walsh  With over 600,000 people expected in Wexford for the 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Uisce Éireann urges residents and businesses to cut back on water use. Due to reduced rainfall, high temperatures, and increased demand in recent months, Wexford’s raw water supplies are well below normal, resulting in last week’s Water ConservationContinue reading “Water conservation urged for the Fleadh”

Overnight water restrictions for Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Overnight water restrictions will be in place tonight (Thursday) for Uisce Éireann customers in Enniscorthy. Restrictions will be in place from 11pm tonight until 6am on Friday morning. The restrictions are necessary as a result of a burst water main in Enniscorthy, but the supply interruption coupled with high demand on theContinue reading “Overnight water restrictions for Enniscorthy”

Hosepipe ban effective from Saturday

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order — commonly known as a hosepipe ban — will come into effect across County Wexford from Saturday, July 26th until September 16th. The Water Conservation Order has been issued in a bid to safeguard the water supply for essential purposes. These restrictions includeContinue reading “Hosepipe ban effective from Saturday”

Uisce Éireann urges water conservation

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is requesting that residents and businesses in Wexford conserve water. Due to increased water consumption, supplies in several areas of Wexford are currently under significant pressure.   Levels in many water sources are significantly lower than normal for this time of year and this coupled with an increase in demandContinue reading “Uisce Éireann urges water conservation”

Urgent need to use less water across Co Wexford

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to everyone in Wexford to be mindful of their use of water. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to replenish fully.   Uisce Éireann is closelyContinue reading “Urgent need to use less water across Co Wexford”

Night taps are off in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Gorey Town and the surrounding areas to conserve water with nighttime restrictions being introduced for some customers to help meet demand, both tonight, Friday, July 11th and tomorrow night Saturday, July 12th.  They will be in place from 11pm each night to 6am the followingContinue reading “Night taps are off in Gorey”