By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice on the Ferns Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers can now resume normal use of the public water supply. The notice was issued on January 5th to protect the health of approximatelyContinue reading “Ferns Boil Water Notice lifted”
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Boil Water Notice issued for Ferns
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers supplied by the Ferns public water supply. This notice is being issued due to elevated turbidity which has affected treatment at Ferns Water Treatment Plant. “We regret anyContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Ferns”
Protect water pipes from freezing weather
By Dan Walsh As temperatures fall below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do their bitContinue reading “Protect water pipes from freezing weather”
Working to restore Gorey water supply
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey may be experiencing disruptions to their water supply today because of power outages at the local treatment plants and a major burst to a water main in the town. Power outages caused by Storm Darragh has affected operations and crews are currently on the ground in GoreyContinue reading “Working to restore Gorey water supply”
Major water supply issues in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey In a statement to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann says it is working to restore water supply to homes and businesses following operational issues at the Gorey Town Water Supply. As a result, water supply to the Gorey Urban Water Supply Zone, Gorey Town (Gorey Irish Street and Gorey North) andContinue reading “Major water supply issues in Gorey”
Improved water supply for over 11,000 customers
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of upgrade works at the Kilmallock Bridge Water Treatment Plant at Ballymurn. The upgrade will improve the security of the water supply for over 11,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oylegate. The project involved building two new treated water storage reservoirs, a new pump station, and related structures, suchContinue reading “Improved water supply for over 11,000 customers”
Enniscorthy and Kilmore Quay supported by Uisce Éireann
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay and Enniscorthy are Wexford communities benefitting from Uisce Éireann’s €436m plus investment in wastewater infrastructure across the country in 2023. That’s according to the latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report published today, which shows the progress being made in tackling long-running issues like raw sewage discharges, while also underlining the needContinue reading “Enniscorthy and Kilmore Quay supported by Uisce Éireann”
800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!
By Dan Walsh A massive 800,000 litres of water have been saved in Wexford every day following the detection of 70 major leaks across the county so far this year. The daily water savings are so significant that in the first half of this year alone that they would meet the daily demand of overContinue reading “800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!”
Mayglass water project in full flow for the Fleadh!
By Dan Walsh Providing a reliable water supply for Co. Wexford continues to be a top priority for Uisce Éireann with the recent completion of the Mayglass Water Supply Project in south Wexford. The water mains works were completed ahead of the busy Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival. Delivered through Uisce Éireann’s national Growth andContinue reading “Mayglass water project in full flow for the Fleadh!”
Uisce Éireann asks Wexford to conserve water
By Dan Walsh With the population of Wexford increasing over the summer months Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the county to take practical steps to reduce their water consumption and to report any leaks to Uisce Éireann. As tourists flock to the Model County, the public are being asked to help play theirContinue reading “Uisce Éireann asks Wexford to conserve water”
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