Water issues continue to impact homes and businesses
Almost half a million people across the country are being served by an ‘at risk’ water supply. That’s an increase of nearly 100 thousand people since 2021, according to the EPA’s latest report into public drinking water supplies. Three of Donegal’s water systems remain on the Environmental Protection Agency’s the…
Fears Glenboy / Glenfarne group water scheme will cease to exist
There are genuine fears that the Glenboy / Glenfarne group water scheme will cease to exist if Uisce Eireann don’t take charge of it. 440 premises are currently being serviced by the scheme and there’s concern if it’s not taken over, the taps in people’s homes could run dry in…
Warnings issued for those partaking in water activities over the Easter Weekend
The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or participate in water activities, coastal or inland. With the evenings getting brighter and the weather improving, more…
Disruption to water supply in Drumshanbo
A reservoir interruption has led to intermittent water supply disruptions in Drumshanbo over the past number of days. The lack of water has already impacted on both residential and business premises in the town this week. Irish Water say they are making every effort to ensure that the…
Sligo Councillor calls for water supply issues to be addressed
A Sligo Councillor has described as’ a worrying development’ warnings from Irish water urging homeowners to conserve water. Irish water recently issued the warnings citing concern over the low rainfall level since Christmas and the fact that Irish households admit to wasting water. Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Healy…
Water quality at two North West beaches deemed ‘sufficient’ by EPA
Water quality at both Enniscrone and Mullaghmore beaches have been deemed sufficient in the annual EPA survey. Other strands and beaches in the North West were either deemed good or excellent. The survey finds that generally, water quality continues to improve nationwide. However, two bathing waters were…
Two in three households experience water supply issues
Two in three households have experienced issues with their water in the past 6 months, according to a Water Advisory Body survey published today. The survey asked a targeted group of customers who live in areas that had recent issues with their water supply. Results show that 33…