KILDARE: Crews working to repair burst water main

Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst to a wastewater main on a section of pipeline from Celbridge to Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant. The pumps have been temporarily switched off while repairs are underway and wastewater is being tankered from Castletown Pumping Station for treatment. Excavations are underway to expose the full extent of the damage and repairs will be completed as soon as possible.   

If repairs are complex and taking longer than expected, an emergency overflow is likely to come into operation at Castletown Pumping Station, which will result in the unavoidable discharge of screened wastewater to the Liffey. This will consist of flows beyond those which are being tankered off site for treatment. This is to protect homes, gardens, roads and open spaces from wastewater flooding. 

The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact it on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates please visit the Water Supply Updates section of the www.water.ie.