Boil water notice remains in place for 4,000 people

Uisce Éireann has said it is working to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as possible for all customers on the Tullamore South and Clonaslee Water Supply

The Boil Water Notice was issued on Tuesday to protect the health of approximately 3,900 customers due to raw water quality issues which are impacting the treatment processes at the water treatment plant

Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann and Offaly County Council are working to implement solutions to lift the notice as quickly as possible in consultation with the HSE.

John Gavin Uisce Éireann said: “In conjunction with Offaly County Council, we are continuing to address the raw water issues at the treatment plant. Once these issues have been addressed, and the plant is fully operational, we will undertake sampling, monitoring the performance of the plant with a move towards lifting the Boil Water Notice, in consultation with the HSE. Please be assured we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly as possible.”

“Public health remains our number one priority and we appreciate the impact that this notice is having on our customers in the area.”

The areas affected include Spollanstown, Charleville Road and Clonminch, in Tullamore.