A Boil Water Notice has been issued for 2,294 customers supplied by the Carna Kilkieran Regional Public Water Supply Scheme.
The notice has been issued by Uisce Eireann in response to elevated levels of turbidity and reduced chlorine residuals.
This is being caused by a deterioration in raw water quality, which has compromised the treatment process.
Areas impacted include all customers on the Carna Kilkieran Regional Public Water Supply Scheme, including people living in Roundstone.
Uisce Eireann’s Eoin Hughes acknowledged the impact of this notice on the community.
“Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority, and we are working closely with Galway County Council to restore drinking water quality for all impacted customers and to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as it is safe to do so, and in consultation with the HSE.”
Water must be boiled for drinking, drinks made with water, preparation of food not cooked prior to eating, infant formula, brushing teeth, or making ice.
However, the water supply is still suitable for hygiene purposes, such as showering and hand-washing.
