Waterford residents set to benefit from €19m upgrade of Water Treatment Plant

More than 65,000 people across Waterford are set to benefit from a multi-million upgrade of the Uisce Éireann treatment plant in Kilmeaden.

The utility says works have begun at the Adamstown Water Treatment Plant, which provides over 70% of the water supply to customers across Waterford city and county and will have benefits for generations to come.

When completed, the €19m project which is being carried out by Glanua, will ensure there is a more reliable water supply and that there is a much-improved water quality.

Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager Hugh Kennedy says he is looking forward to delivering this essential upgrade for the people of Waterford. “This project will bring significant benefits to the local communities and economy of Waterford city and county. We are committed to producing a reliable and safe drinking water supply while protecting the local environment and this project is key to their delivery.”

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“We will carry out upgrades across the filtration and residuals treatment processes at Adamstown WTP to ensure we continue to produce quality drinking water and protect the wider Kilmeaden environment. These works will ensure compliance with current National and EU Drinking Water Regulations and improve security of supply to homes and businesses across the city and county.”

The commencement of this project marks another major milestone in Uisce Éireann’s work to upgrade and improve the water network across the country, prioritising investment where it is needed most and enabling these communities to thrive.

To find out more visit water.ie.