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Uisce Éireann is working to restore the water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers in Fethard following operational issues at Mullinbawn Water Treatment Plant.

The areas affected are Fethard and the surrounding areas.

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Uisce Éireann’s Pierce Faherty has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore full water supply as quickly as possible.

“Repairs are being conducted as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We understand the inconvenience an unplanned outage can have on our customers and appreciate their patience as we work to return normal water supply as quickly as possible."

Repairs are expected to be completed by 4pm today.

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It may take two to three hours after this to restore normal supply to all customers affected by this unplanned outage.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from Uisce Éireann for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit the Uisce Éireann Vulnerable Customers page.