A Boil Water Notice has been issued for approximately 1,000 homes and businesses in parts of Loughrea town.
Irish Water issued the notice for localised areas in Loughrea following the detection of low chlorine residuals, and elevated iron levels, in the public water supply.
Water must be boiled for drinking, drinks made with water, preparation of food not cooked prior to eating, brushing teeth, or making ice.
However, the water supply is still suitable for hygiene purposes, such as showering and hand-washing.
Uisce Éireann’s Eoin Hughes acknowledges the impact of this notice on the community and regrets the inconvenience to impacted customers.
“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.”
The Boil Water Notice affects properties on: Castle Street, Church Street, King Street, Kelly Street, Piggott Street, Moore Street, Dolphin Street, Mount Carmel Crescent, Athenry Road, Liam Mellows Terrace, Cross Street, Old Galway Road (Westbridge Junction to Coys Boreen Junction), Woodford Road (Barrack Street/Cross Street Junction southwards to St. Brendan’s Day Care Centre, Bride Street and The Hill (Main Street/Station Road Junction to Garrybreedia), Caheronaun (Junction of Caheronaun Road/Bride Street to Caheronaun Park), Abbey Street, Gallows Hill, Cosmona (Junction of Dolphin Street/Abbey Street to Old Cosmona via Gallows Hill).
Eoin added, “Some of this pipework is constructed from cast iron and, depending on the area, can be up to 100 years old.”
“Old cast iron mains typically suffer from sediment being dislodged during repair or maintenance works, causing temporary discolouration of the water or the water appearing brown before it reaches customers’ taps.”
Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of our website and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann’s customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.
