Boil water notice remains in place
Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the boil water notice remains in place for thousands of Tullamore households.
The agency said this afternoon that it is continuing to progress works to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as possible for customers on the Tullamore South and Clonaslee Water Supply
The Boil Water Notice was issued on June 20 to protect the health of approximately 3,900 customers due to raw water quality issues which are impacting the treatment processes at the water treatment plant.
Two areas Colliers Brook estate and the Spollanstown Industrial Estate were subsequently removed from the boil water notice.
Uisce Éireann is now advising that all remaining customers on the Tullamore South and Clonaslee Water Supply including Spollanstown, Charleville Road, Clonminch, Clonaslee village, Castlecuffe and surrounding areas should continue to boil their water until further notice
Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann and Offaly County Council are working to implement solutions to lift the notice as quickly as possible in consultation with the HSE.
John Gavin Uisce Éireann said: “In conjunction with Offaly County Council, we are continuing to address the raw water issues at the treatment plant. Once these issues have been addressed, and the plant is fully operational, we will undertake sampling, monitoring the performance of the plant with a move towards lifting the Boil Water Notice, in consultation with the HSE. Please be assured we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly as possible.”
“Public health remains our number one priority and we appreciate the impact that this notice is having on our customers in the area.”
In the meantime, all customers on this supply are advised to boil and cool their water before use until further notice. Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of www.water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.
Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.