Major water mains burst hits East Meath supply

Irish Water is asking customers in Drogheda and East Meath are to conserve water supply until further notice due to a burst on a large water main that brings water to the Staleen Water Treatment Plant.

The areas affected in Meath are Ashbourne, Ratoath, Curragha, Duleek, Donore, Bettystown, Laytown, Mornington, Julianstown, Gormanstown, Ardcath, Stamullen, Skyrne and surrounding areas. 

Irish Water says crews are on site repairing the burst since early this morning.  'Customers in the affected areas may experience some disruption and or pressure reduction to their water supply. Irish Water apologises to customers for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience while crews work to repair the burst. As soon as the burst is repaired and storage levels return to normal in the reservoir, we will advise customers that they can return to normal use of their water supply,' said a spokesperson.

 Customers can contact Irish Water's customer care helpline 24/7 on 1850 278 278 or visit www.water.ie for further updates.