Crews working to repair burst main in Balbriggan

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section

Uisce Eireann is continuing to carry out repairs to a burst water main impacting supply in Balbriggan, Co Dublin this morning, Monday, October 28.

Due to the temporary water outage there may be some impact to the supply in Balscadden, Flemington Park, Flemington Lane and surrounding areas. Low pressure will be experienced by all in the areas listed, while those on higher ground will experience loss of supply.

An alternative water supply in the form of a bulk tanker has been arranged and will be in place at Flemington Park from this morning. Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

Uisce Éireann is endeavouring to return supply as quickly as possible and also protect the water supply to priority customers which can include nursing homes, schools and hospitals. 
Uisce Éireann regrets any inconvenience caused by this disruption.

Tselopile Tlou, Uisce Éireann’s Water Network Operations Manager, said: “Every effort will be made to reduce the impact and restore the water supply as quickly as possible. We understand the impact that outages can have on customers and would like to thank the local community in advance for their patience and co-operation during the works.”  

As the water supply returns, there may be some increased instances of discoloured water in the short-term. For helpful tips on what to do following an outage, visit our after an outage page. 

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable customer section. 

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries. 

Uisce Éireann has also launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number on our Water Service Updates registration page.