Kildare boil water notice lifted

The Boil Water Notice that was issued in parts of North Kildare on Friday, 22 September has been lifted with immediate effect. This follows consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Uisce Eireann said the notice was issued to protect public health following an operational issue on the network, impacting chlorine levels. Following remedial works and the receipt of satisfactory sampling results, the boil water notice is now lifted with immediate effect. All customers in Carbury, Johnstown Bridge, Hortland, Ballagh Cross, Tirmoghan and surrounding areas can resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth. 

Ibrahim Fathalla, Uisce Eireann, acknowledged the impact on the community, adding: “On behalf of Uisce Éireann, I’d like to thank the impacted communities for their patience, co-operation and assistance while we worked to lift the boil water notice as quickly as it was safe to do so. We regret any inconvenience caused to homes and businesses.”

Uisce Éireann’s drinking water standards, as per EU Drinking Water regulations, are strict and include wide safety margins. Where risks to water quality are identified through Uisce Éireann’s enhanced testing and monitoring programme, the HSE is consulted, and Boil Water Notices are issued to protect public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue to enable the lifting of the notice as quickly as it safe to do so, in agreement with the HSE.

The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre (1800 278 278) is available to answer customer queries in relation to the lifting of these water quality notices.