Repairs progressing on large burst main impacting north Meath

Uisce Éireann crews are continuing repair works on a large burst to a rising water main at Lough Bane Water Treatment Plant which impacting customers in Crossakiel, Moylagh, Drumone, Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Repairs are expected to be completed this afternoon.

Once complete, it may take a up to three hours for full supply to restore to all customers, especially for those at the end of the network or on high ground.

To support impacted customers, Uisce Éireann is arranging the delivery of alternative water supplies with clean drinking water to the following locations: Crossakiel, Moylagh, and Kilskeer GAA grounds.

Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure as per Health Service Executive (HSE) advice.

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

Uisce Éireann continues to appeal to customers to conserve water to help the network refill and restore normal supply to all customers. While hand washing remains a priority, simple water conservation efforts can have a big impact on reducing demand. Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving can save up to six litres of water per minute. Taking a shower instead of a bath or using a watering can rather than a hose when gardening can also make a big difference in water use. For more water conservation advice, please visit www.water.ie/conserve.

The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact them on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For general water supply updates, visit the Water Supply Updates section on www.water.ie.