Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers supplied by the Ardfinnan Regional Supply Scheme, and the Glenary Public Water Supply in Clonmel that the Boil Water Notices in place for both supplies will remain in place until further notice.
Customers on each of the supplies are advised to continue to boil their water before use until further notice.
Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.
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Uisce Eireann continue to work to lift the notices as soon as it is safe to do so.
Uisce Éireann’s Pierce Faherty said, “Public health is our number one priority. We acknowledge the impact this is having on the local communities and would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Uisce Éireann’s drinking water standards, as per EU Drinking Water regulations, are strict and include wide safety margins. Where risks to water quality are identified through Uisce Éireann’s enhanced testing and monitoring programme, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is consulted, and Boil Water Notices are issued to protect public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue to enable the lifting of the notice as quickly as it safe to do so, in agreement with the HSE.
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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.
Water must be boiled for:
What actions should be taken:
Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.
Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section, on X @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
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