Tankers providing water to people in parts of Offaly as disruption of supply continues
Tankers providing water to people in parts of Offaly as disruption of supply continues
Tankers are providing water to people in parts of Offaly today as disruption of water supply continues
As a result of Storm Éowyn and an interruption to power, Uisce Éireann customers in Daingean, Rhode and Walsh Island in Offaly are experiencing a disruption to their water supply.
Uisce Éireann crews are on the ground and are working to restore water as quickly as possible. The areas affected are Daingean, Rhode and Walsh Island.
In the meantime, an alternative water supply is available for customers at the old fire station on the Square in Daingean, at the community Hall, Mount Lucas Road, Rhode Village and outside Hoppers Bar, Walsh Island today (Saturday). Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure, as per advice from the Health Service Executive.
“Due to the severity of the storm, Uisce Éireann had activated its emergency response processes, including deploying generators at key sites where power outages were likely,” explained Uisce Éireann’s James Joyce.
“We are working closely with the ESB to return power to these key water services sites as quickly as possible. When power is restored, it will take time for the network to fill and for water supplies to be fully restored,”
Customers can check our website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to our free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.