Water supply restored for customers on the Galtee Regional Water Supply
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Uisce Éireann water crews worked tirelessly over the weekend to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses served by the Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme following a third burst on the same network in quick succession.
While supply has returned to the majority of customers, those at the outskirts of the network and those on higher ground may experience low pressure as water begins to return.
Alternative water supplies will remain in place in Emly, Limerick Junction, and Cullen until Tuesday morning.
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Pierce Faherty, Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann, stated: "Following a third unplanned outage on the Galtee Supply on Saturday evening, our water services crews were dispatched immediately. The team made every effort to restore supply as soon as possible, and repairs were completed on Sunday. Water tankers will remain in place until Tuesday morning in Emly, Limerick Junction, and Cullen."
Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 at 1800 278 278, and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates, please see the water supply and services section of our website.
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Repairs are nearing completion on a burst pipe which has been impacting supply to customers on Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme. However, it will take a number of hours following the completion of the repair for normal supply to return to all impacted areas.
In the meantime, the following areas are likely to experience supply disruption: Lisvernane, Bansha, Longford Pass, Rossadhreid, Cordangan, Aherlow, Ross Bog, Ardlomen, Mount Bruis, Kilross, Shronell, Lattin, Glenbane, Cullen, Emly, Kilbragh, Coolmoyne, Tullamaine, Miltownmore, Barretstown, Barretsgrange, Derrylusk, Ardsallagh, Rathbrit, Ballydoyle, and surrounding areas.
Alternative water supplies are in place for customers in Emly village and Lattin village.
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Pierce Faherty, Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann, stated: "We understand the inconvenience caused by a significant outage like this. The disruption is due to an issue at a pump station and a separate major burst on a trunk main on the same network. The repair of the complex trunk water main is now nearing completion. However, due to the intricacy of these repairs we anticipate that it could be tomorrow before normal water supply is fully restored to all our customers. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time."
Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 at 1800 278 278, and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates, please see the water supply and services section of our website.
Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number here.
Repairs are nearing completion on a burst pipe which has been impacting supply to customers on Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme. However, it will take a number of hours following the completion of the repair for normal supply to return to all impacted areas.
In the meantime, the following areas are likely to experience supply disruption: Lisvernane, Bansha, Longford Pass, Rossadhreid, Cordangan, Aherlow, Ross Bog, Ardlomen, Mount Bruis, Kilross, Shronell, Lattin, Glenbane, Cullen, Emly, Kilbragh, Coolmoyne, Tullamaine, Miltownmore, Barretstown, Barretsgrange, Derrylusk, Ardsallagh, Rathbrit, Ballydoyle, and surrounding areas.
Alternative water supplies are in place for customers in Emly village and Lattin village.
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Pierce Faherty, Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann, stated: "We understand the inconvenience caused by a significant outage like this. The disruption is due to an issue at a pump station and a separate major burst on a trunk main on the same network. The repair of the complex trunk water main is still ongoing. Due to the intricacy of these repairs, it will take longer than usual, and we anticipate that it could be the weekend before the water supply is fully restored to all our valued customers. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time."
Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses supplied by the Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme.
Areas affected include Lisvernane, Bansha, Longford Pass, Rossadhreid, Cordangan, Aherlow, Ross Bog, Ardlomen, Mount Bruis, Kilross, Shronell, Lattin, Glenbane, Cullen, Emily, and surrounding areas.
Water services crews are on site and have commenced repair work. Due to the burst's complex nature and location, repairing and restoring normal supply to all customers affected by this unplanned outage will take longer than usual.
Alternative water supplies are being arranged for customers on the extremities of the network. Tankers will become available this afternoon, Friday, 16 May 2025, at Emly and Lattin villages.
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Pierce Faherty, Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann, stated: "We understand the inconvenience caused by a significant outage like this. The disruption is due to an issue at a pump station and a separate major burst on a trunk main on the same network. The repair of the complex trunk water main is still ongoing. Due to the intricacy of these repairs, it will take longer than usual, and we anticipate that it could be the weekend before the water supply is fully restored to all our valued customers. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time."
Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 at 1800 278 278, and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates, please see the water supply and services section of our website.
Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number here.
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