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!”
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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”
Delivery of safe, secure and sustainable water for Wexford communities.
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann’s capital expenditure on critical water and wastewater infrastructure exceeded €1.2 billion last year, delivering improved drinking water quality to customers, reducing wastewater discharges to the environment and building resilience in Irish water supplies. Its Annual Report 2023, published yesterday (Wednesday), shows a range of key achievements for the organisation includingContinue reading “Delivery of safe, secure and sustainable water for Wexford communities. “
BREAKING NEWS; Ferns ‘Boil Water Notice’ has been lifted
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on June 28th to protect the health of customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium in the Ferns Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. In a statement issued to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann said it wished to notify customers that the Boil Water Notice hasContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Ferns ‘Boil Water Notice’ has been lifted”
NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh in Ferns Uisce Éireann is reminding customers supplied by the Ferns Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued late last month will remain in place until further notice. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium inContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place”
Ferns Boil Water notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh Customers impacted by the Ferns Public Water Supply Boil Water Notice issued on June 28th were informed by Uisce Éireann this afternoon that it will remain in place until further notice. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers due to the detection of cryptosporidiumContinue reading “Ferns Boil Water notice remains in place”
Conserving water across County Wexford
By Dan Walsh An innovative Certified Water Stewardship Workshop has been launched in partnership with Uisce Éireann, County Wexford Chamber and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet to support small to medium Irish businesses and facilities in Wexford as they seek to improve water stewardship practices and become more sustainable, introduce water stewardship and opportunities for quickContinue reading “Conserving water across County Wexford”
BOIL WATER NOTICE on Ferns public water supply
By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice has been issued to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers supplied by Ferns Public Water Supply following the detection of cryptosporidium in the water supply. The notice was issued this evening (Friday) following consultation with the Health Service Executive and Uisce Éireann. All consumers affected byContinue reading “BOIL WATER NOTICE on Ferns public water supply”
Wexford students are Water Ambassadors
By Dan Walsh Two talented students from Selskar College, Wexford – Ellie Furlong and Aoife Davis – were among the inspirational prize-winners at the annual An Taisce Green Schools Water Awards and were crowned the Water Ambassador Regional winners at the Dublin ceremony. Uisce Éireann’s Geoffrey Bourke, who presented the awards alongside An Taisce’s CathyContinue reading “Wexford students are Water Ambassadors”
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