LATEST: Hundreds of Waterford households warned Boil Water Notice remain in place

Uisce Éireann is reminding hundreds of customers in County Waterford that Boil Water Notices remain in place on two separate public water schemes.

Around 700  households receive their water from the Ballymacarbry Public Water Supply while a smaller number of customers are served by the Poulavonogue scheme, which was historically operated by Waterford City and County Council.

In an update, Uisce Éireann says it is carrying out works to address the issues to enable the lifting of the notices as quickly and as safely as possible.

Impacted customers are advised to continue to boil their water before use while Uisce Éireann water experts are working to rectify the issues. The water is safe to consume once it is boiled.

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Commenting on the ongoing works, Uisce Éireann’s Maura Phelan said: “We acknowledge the impact this is having on the communities and we are working to resolve the issues at both supplies. Public health is our number one priority and we will continue to monitor the supplies and will seek to lift both notices as soon as it is safe to do so.”

Where risks to water quality are identified through Uisce Éireann’s enhanced testing and monitoring programme, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is consulted, and Boil Water Notices are issued to protect public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue to enable the lifting of the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so, in agreement with the HSE.

Customers can check if their property is included by visiting water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.