Boil water notice for Lobinstown
Uisce Eireann have warned customers in Lobinstown they must boil their water before using it for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth until further notice. This is an essential measure introduced to protect public health after increased bacteria levels were detected in the supply.
The company reassured customers that they are working to restore normal water quality as quickly as possible.
The warning was issued following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Boil Water Notice applies to approximately 93 customers in Lobinstown and surrounding areas.
Customers can check if their property is affected by visiting the Water Quality Section of water.ie and entering their Eircode or by contacting Uisce Éireann’s customer care team, available 24/7, on 1800 278 278.
A map of the affected area is available on the Supply and Service section of water.ie.
Enda Cully Uisce Éireann, said: "We know how important a safe and reliable water supply is to everyday life and we understand the inconvenience this notice will cause for customers, families, businesses and community groups across the area.
"Protecting public health is always our top priority. As soon as our monitoring identified issues affecting water quality, we acted immediately in consultation with the HSE to put this notice in place as a safety measure.
"Our teams are doing everything possible to resolve the issue and restore normal water quality as quickly as possible. We would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation while this essential work is carried out."
Uisce Éireann's drinking water standards are among the strictest in Europe and include significant safety margins. Where potential risks to water quality are identified through Uisce Éireann's testing and monitoring programme, the HSE is consulted and precautionary notices may be issued to safeguard public health.
Customers are reminded that water is safe to consume once it has been boiled and cooled. Water must be boiled for: drinking, preparing drinks made with water, preparing salads and foods that are not cooked before eating, brushing teeth and making ice.
Customers are advised to boil water by bringing it to a vigorous rolling boil and allow it to cool before use.
The water can still be used for washing, bathing and flushing toilets, but should not be used for brushing teeth or gargling. Extra care should be taken when bathing children to ensure they do not swallow water.
Domestic water filters will not make water safe to drink.
Great care should be taken when handling boiled water to avoid burns and scalds.
Customers can stay informed by visiting water.ie, following @IWCare on X, or calling the customer care team on 1800 278 278. Customers can also receive free text alerts about their local water services by registering their Eircode and mobile number at water.ie.
Vulnerable customers who are registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication when Boil Water Notices are issued.