BREAKING: Boil Water Notice to remain in place for town in Tipperary until Autumn
The notice in place since February for parts of Tipperary Town is expected to remain in place until a new source is developed, Uisce Éireann have warned
Locals in Tipperary Town who have been impacted by a Boil Water Notice since February have been told this week that the restrictions are expected to remain in place until Autumn.
In a statement released by Uisce Éireann yesterday, the company says it is continuing to accelerate works to address the Boil Water Notice that is currently impacting customers supplied by the Cordangan Water Treatment Plant in Tipperary Town.
Although a number of short-term measures have been put in place, changes in the quality of the raw water continue to make it difficult for the plant to treat the water consistently. As a result, the treated water is not always meeting the required drinking water standards.
To protect public health, the notice is now expected to remain in place until a secure and reliable new raw water source is developed, with works expected to be completed in Autumn this year.
“Exploratory drilling to identify a new source is now underway. This follows detailed hydrogeological assessments and ongoing engagement with landowners. Drilling at a number of locations will assess groundwater availability and quality, helping to identify a safe, sustainable, and resilient long-term source for Uisce Éireann customers in Tipperary Town and the surrounding areas,” explained the company.
Uisce Éireann’s Pierce Faherty has assured customers that every effort is being made to lift the water quality notice:
“Uisce Éireann remain committed to lifting the Boil Water Notice impacting our customers in Tipperary town as quickly and safely as possible. While every option has been explored to resolve the issue in the short term while the new source is being developed, ongoing fluctuations in raw water quality means consistent compliance cannot currently be achieved.
“Our priority remains the protection of public health, and for that reason, the notice is expected to remain in place until a reliable permanent solution is developed.
Pierce continued, “The commencement of exploratory drilling marks a crucial step towards securing a safe and reliable supply for our customers.
“We understand the impact of this Boil Water Notice on the local community and apologise for the ongoing inconvenience. We must reaffirm that the notice is absolutely necessary to protect the health of all our customers on this supply.
“We wish to thank the community for their ongoing patience and support as we work to accelerate the development of a new source and lift the notice.”