'Fast track' solution sought for 3,300 customers in Kilkenny still under boil water notice
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Kilkenny County Council, are continuing to progress works to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as possible for customers supplied by Clogh-Castlecomer Public Water Supply.
The Boil Water Notice was issued on March 10 to protect the health of approximately 3,300 customers due to increased turbidity impacting the treatment processes at the water treatment plant.
Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann and Kilkenny County Council are working to implement solutions to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible in consultation with the HSE.
"In conjunction with Kilkenny County Council, Uisce Éireann has fast tracked the installation of a containerised treatment unit which should be onsite and commissioned within the next 3-6 weeks," said Uisce Éireann’s Enda Collins.
“This unit will help address the turbidity issues at the treatment plant. Once the new equipment is fully operational, we will undertake network sampling while continuing to monitor the performance of the plant with a view towards lifting the Boil Water notice, in consultation with the HSE. This process will take a number of weeks with the Boil Water Notice remaining in place until it is safe to lift.
“Public health remains our number one priority and we appreciate the impact that this notice is having on our customers in the area.”
In the meantime, all customers on this supply are advised to boil and cool their water before use until further notice.
Areas impacted include Clogh, Moneenroe, Castlecomer and surrounding areas.
Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of www.water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.
A map of the area is attached and available to view on the supply and service section of water.ie.
Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.