Water restrictions lifted in Tipperary Town after completion of leak repair works

Uisce Éireann wish to advise residents in Tipperary Town that overnight pressure reduction measures have ended following the restoration of normal water levels.

The restrictions, in place since Friday, May 17 were as a result of increased flows due to leaks that caused water in the reservoir to fall to unsustainable levels.

Uisce Éireann’s Colin Cunningham said: “A number of significant leaks in Tipperary Town had resulted in water dropping to unsustainable levels in the reservoir. We managed to maintain regular day time supply through reducing the pressure overnight and efforts by people across Tipperary town to reduce their overall consumption. 

"Leak detection and repair crews were deployed to the area and made a number of repairs, reducing overall leakage across the area.

"We have been closely monitoring the situation and can confirm that water has restored to normal levels in the reservoir.

"We will continue work to finalise repairs in Tipperary town but ongoing leaks are likely given the aging network. Our crews strive to respond and carry out repairs as quickly as possible when such issues occur. I’d like to thank the people of Tipperary town for their patience during the restrictions and while we carried out the recent work.”