Boil Water Notice
issued in Inishowen
24.07.23
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Update 28 July 2023:
Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council wish to notify
customers in West Inishowen that the Boil Water Notice
issued on Sunday, 23 July is now lifted with immediate
effect.
FOLLOWING consultation
with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann
(Irish Water)
and Donegal County Council have issued a Boil Water
Notice to protect the health of approximately 8,900
consumers supplied by the Inishowen West Public Water
Supply and Carndonagh Mixed Public Water Supply due to
operational issues at the water treatment plant.
The notice impacts Carndonagh, Gleneely, Malin,
Clonmany, Ballyliffin, Urris and surrounding
areas. |
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Boil Water Notice issued
in West Inishowen |
Maps of the areas
impacted available to view here:
• Inishowen West Public Water Supply -
www.water.ie
• Carndonagh Mixed Public Water Supply -
www.water.ie
Uisce Éireann’s Seamus O’Brien acknowledged the impact
of this notice on the community and regrets the
inconvenience to impacted customers, adding: “Public
health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority, and we
are working closely with Donegal County Council to
restore drinking water quality for all impacted
customers and to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly
as it is safe to do so, and in consultation with the HSE.“
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce
Éireann will receive direct communication on this Boil
Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to
consume once boiled and cooled.
Water must be boiled for:
• Drinking
• Drinks made with water
• Preparation of salads and similar foods
• Brushing of teeth
• Making of ice
Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and
flushing of toilets.
Updates are available on the Water Supply Updates
section on
www.water.ie and via the customer care helpline,
open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
•
Update 28 July 2023: Uisce Éireann and Donegal
County Council wish to notify customers in West
Inishowen that the Boil Water Notice issued on Sunday,
23 July is now lifted with immediate effect. |
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