Irish Water issues update on boil water notice in Laois

Ten days after it was first issued to almost 4,000 householders, a boil water notice remains in place for Clonaslee. 

Irish Water/Uisce Éireann said in partnership with Offaly and Laois County Councils it is working to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as possible for customers on the Tullamore South and Clonaslee Water Supply.

The Boil Water Notice was issued on June 20 to protect the health of approximately 3,900 customers due to raw water quality issues which are impacting the treatment processes at the water treatment plant. 

Uisce Éireann advises that all customers on the Tullamore South and Clonaslee Water Supply including Spollanstown, Charleville Road,  Clonminch, Clonaslee village, Castlecuffe and surrounding areas should continue to boil their water until further notice. 

Drinking water experts are working to implement solutions to lift the notice as quickly as possible in consultation with the HSE.

“In conjunction with Offaly County Council, we are continuing to address the raw water issues at the treatment plant. Once these issues have been addressed, and the plant is fully operational, we will undertake sampling, monitoring the performance of the plant with a move towards lifting the Boil Water Notice, in consultation with the HSE. Please be assured we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly as possible,” Irish Water/Uisce Éireann’s John Gavin said.  

“Public health remains our number one priority and we appreciate the impact that this notice is having on our customers in the area,” he said.  

In the meantime, all customers on this supply are advised to boil and cool their water before use until further notice. 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 available to view on the supply and service section of water.ie. Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on Boil Water Notices. Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.

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Updates and advice are available on water.ie, on Twitter @IWCare and via the customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.