Uisce Eireann says its efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in West Donegal are continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place next week.
The water utility says crews will continue with important reservoir cleaning works at Dore Reservoir on the Rosses Regional Public Water Supply Scheme on Monday.
Although unlikely, they customers in Dobhar and Bun na Leaca may experience some supply disruptions or water discolouration while the works are underway on Monday.
On Tuesday, 9 December, essential works will be carried out at Tully Reservoir on the Rosses Scheme, and water supply disruptions may occur while these works are being carried out between 8am and 5pm. To support impacted customers, an alternative water supply will be in place at Meenamarragh National School. People are being asked to use their own containers when taking water from bowsers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Speaking about the maintenance works, Uisce Éireann’s John Gallagher said they are necessary to continue to provide a safe, clean and reliable supply to customers.
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Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply continuing in West Donegal
Uisce Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in across West Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place next week.
Crews will continue with important reservoir cleaning works at Dobhar Reservoir on Na Rosa Regional Public Water Supply Scheme on Monday, 8 December. Although unlikely, customers in Dobhar and Bun na Leaca may experience some supply disruptions or water discolouration while the works are underway on Monday.
On Tuesday, 9 December, essential works will be carried out at An Tulaigh Reservoir on Na Rosa Regional Public Water Supply Scheme and water supply disruptions may occur while these works are being carried out between 8am and 5pm.
To support impacted customers, an alternative water supply will be in place at Mín na Manrach NS. Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from bowsers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Speaking about the maintenance works, Uisce Éireann’s John Gallagher said: “These cleaning works of our reservoirs are necessary to continue to provide a safe, clean and reliable supply to customers. Uisce Éireann understands the inconvenience when planned works like this occur and thanks customers for their patience.
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Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment. To find out more visit the Uisce Éireann website.
