Longford boil water notice lifted for Granard Public Water Supply with immediate effect

 The Boil Water Notice on the Granard Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect.  

Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use of their water supply.  

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This follows remedial works with consistent satisfactory sampling results.  

The Boil Water Notice was issued on 3 October to protect the health of 2,318 customers following operational issues at the Lough Kinale water treatment plant.   

 
 Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann worked hard to lift the notice for impacted customers as quickly and as safely as possible.  

Uisce Éireann’s Operations Manager David Gibbons acknowledged the impact of the notice on the community.  “Uisce Éireann regrets the inconvenience that the Boil Water Notice had on the community of Granard. I would like to thank them for their patience and support while our drinking water experts worked to lift it as quickly as it was safe to do so. 

“I also thank the local political representatives and the media for their assistance in sharing the information during the period of this notice.” 

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The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer queries in relation to the lifting of this notice. Further information is available on www.water.ie. 

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 www.water.ie