ALERT: Water outage warning for Waterford town as major works enter final stage

Residents and businesses in a Waterford town are being warned to expect low water pressure or a temporary loss of supply this Friday as major upgrade works enter their final phase.

Uisce Éireann confirmed that customers in parts of Lismore may be affected between 10am and 4pm on Friday, February 20, as commissioning works continue on the town’s water network.

The utility said the project will see almost 3km of ageing watermains upgraded along Deerpark Road and Lismore Bridge, with around 2.5km already replaced as part of what it described as a major investment in the town’s supply.

Dave Murphy, Portfolio Manager at Uisce Éireann, said: “This project represents a major investment in Lismore’s water network, with long-term benefits for the whole community.

“Replacing older, vulnerable watermains means fewer bursts, less leakage and a safer, more reliable water supply for homes and businesses.

“We would like to thank everyone in Lismore for their patience and support throughout these works as we move towards completing this final phase,” he added.

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Uisce Éireann said the water supply will begin to return gradually once the works are complete, but warned it can take time for the network to fully recharge.

The utility said the upgrade forms part of its national drive to tackle leaks, noting that Ireland has more than 65,000km of water pipes underground, with many leaks remaining hidden.

Leakage levels have now fallen to their lowest ever levels, with national water loss reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36%.

Customers affected by the works are being advised to plan ahead for the outage window, with Uisce Éireann reiterating that the works are intended to deliver a safer and more reliable water supply for communities in the long term.