Irish water warns households against common Christmas mistake
Pouring grease down the drain can cause havoc! The holiday season is upon us and the festive cheer is in full swing, so Clean Coasts, in collaboration with Uisce Éireann, is advising people to avoid one thing over the holidays. They’re asking people to ‘Think Before You Pour’ this Christmas and New Year, to avoid […]
2 years ago
Boil water notice issued as 100,000 households impacted
A boil water notice has been issued and is in place for around 100,000 households and businesses. The notice is in effect across seven different local authorities following a dispute with water workers. Waterford, Tipperary and Cork are affected by the notices as 17 water treatment plants are being picketed by workers. The strike is […]
3 years ago
Public urged to take shorter showers as hosepipe ban introduced in Ireland
Don’t use paddling pools, reuse household water for the garden, and take shorter showers. Irish Water has confirmed that a National Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as a hosepipe ban, will be in place from Tuesday, 9 June until Tuesday, 21 July. The ban is blamed on an unusually dry month in May combined with […]
6 years ago
Boil water notice affecting parts of Dublin, Kildare, and Meath has been lifted
The notice was issued last week. The boil water notice affecting parts of Dublin, Kildare, and Meath has been lifted. Irish Water informed the public of the update this evening, stating that the notice – affecting 600,000 people – is no longer applicable. Water restrictions had been in place for customers of the Leixlip Water […]
7 years ago
Boil water notice affecting 600,000 people to stay in place until at least Tuesday
The notice was issued earlier this week. The boil water notice affecting 600,000 people will stay in place until at least Tuesday, November 12. According to Irish Water, the notice issued for people living in parts of Dublin, Meath, and Kildare will not be lifted until at least early next week due to problems affecting […]
7 years ago
Irish public warned of increased levels of cryptosporidium in drinking water supplies
Cryptosporidium can cause serious gastrointestinal illness, particularly in young children and the elderly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has served notice of an increase in detections of cryptosporidium in public water supplies in Ireland. According to the Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies Report 2018 released this week, there were detections of cryptosporidium in 25 public […]
7 years ago