Calls for water pipes in Carney to be replaced
Sligo County Council have been asked to write to Irish Water regarding the replacement of pipes in Carney. There were reports of discolouration in the water in recent weeks, with the pipes in Finnid that serve the area believed to be long overdue an upgrade. Irish Water had previously stated…
Donegal Councillor says repairing water pipes is a waste of money
Both the Government and Uisce Eireann have been accused of wasting taxpayer’s money by fixing water pipes in the North West. There have been numerous outages right across the region in recent weeks, leaving homes and businesses without water for a time. Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig claims…
Most vulnerable in society at risk from outdated water infrastructure
Confirmation from the EPA that it could be 50 years before all lead pipes are removed from the water infrastructure in this County has been described as ‘very concerning’ by a local public representative. The EPA say it could take 50 years to take out all the lead…
Water Infrastructure upgrade to commence in Ballintra
Works are due to start today in Ballintra. The works will be started with the aim of improving the water quality in the area. The works were originally due to have started back in March, however, they were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 300 metres of pipes…
Call for survey of water pipes in Rathbraughan area of Sligo
A local councillor is calling on Irish Water to carry out a survey of pipes serving a large area of Sligo Town that has recently had repeated interruptions to its service. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says that during the past two years there have been repeated bursts along the…