Major burst water main: Water supplies made available for north Longford residents
Customers experiencing water supply issues can avail of alternative supplies from 7pm this evening, Friday June 5, at Abbeylara Handball Alley.
Water supplies are to be made available to North Longford residents currently affected by the major burst water main at the Rathcronan reservoir.
Uisce Éireann crews were deployed earlier to repair the main however the works have been “continuing to prove complex” with engineers experiencing ongoing difficulty in gaining access to the main.
To support customers experiencing supply issues, alternative water supplies will be made available from 7pm this evening, Friday June 5, at Abbeylara Handball Alley.
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
To ensure the safety of the crews carrying out the repairs to the burst and the safety of the public, Uisce Éireann have put in place a signposted traffic management system.
The main areas affected are believed to be Abbeylara, Higginstown, Granard and surrounding areas, with the primary issues being reduced water pressure and/or interruptions to supply.
Uisce Éireann said it typically takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all customers affected by an unplanned outage, however, it may take longer for normal supply to return for customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges.
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann will receive direct communications from Uisce Éireann for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.
Uisce Éireann’s David Gibbons has assured customers that every effort is 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.”
Customers with queries can contact Uisce Éireann’s customer care 24/7 helpline on 1800 278 278.
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