More than 200 properties in Loughrea are no longer subject to the Boil Water Notice issued by Uisce Éireann.
The notice was lifted for Caheronaun (Junction of Caheronaun Road / Bride Street to Caheronaun Park), and Abbey Street / Gallows Hill / Cosmona (Junction of Dolphin Street / Abbey Street to Old Cosmona via Gallows Hill).
It remains in place however for customers in areas including Castle Street, Church Street, King Street, Kelly Street, Piggott Street, Moore Street, Dolphin Street, Mount Carmel Crescent, Athenry Road, Liam Mellows Terrace, Cross Street and St Brendan’s Day Care Centre.
The notice was issued to protect the health of customers after low chlorine residuals and elevated levels of iron and turbidity were detected in the public water supply.
An updated map of the affected area is attached and available to view on the Supply and Service Section of Uisce Éireann’s website.
Uisce Éireann’s Eoin Hughes acknowledged the impact of this notice on the community and regrets the inconvenience to impacted customers.
He said that public health is their number one priority, and they are working closely with Galway County Council to restore drinking water quality for the remaining impacted customers.
“Dedicated crews will continue to complete remedial works to resolve the network related issue, which is predominately confined to areas served by cast iron pipework in the town.”
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann will receive direct communication on this Boil Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled and cooled.
