Uisce Éireann crews carry out work to repair major North Longford burst water main
The water utility said customers in Abbeylara, Higginstown, Granard and surrounding areas in Co. Longford may have experience reduced water pressure or interruptions
Uisce Éireann crews were working to repair a major burst water main leaving Rathcronan reservoir and restore water on Friday to affected customers.
The company said as a result, customers in Abbeylara, Higginstown, Granard and surrounding areas in Co. Longford may have experience reduced water pressure or interruptions to supply during the weekend.
Uisce Éireann’s David Gibbons assured customers that every effort was being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible.
“We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned interruption and we thank customers for their support while our works continue.”
Mr Gibbons stated repairs are continuing to prove complex with ongoing difficulty gaining access to the burst water main.
To support customers in the area who were experiencing supply issues alternative water supplies were made available from 7pm on Friday evening at Abbeylara Handball Alley.
Uisce Éireann said customers were reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
They said vulnerable customers who have registered with them receive direct communications from them for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.
To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit their Vulnerable Customers page.
Uisce Éireann said they are committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and they encourage customers to engage with us through their website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater and through their customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.