Uisce Éireann aware of low water pressure impacting customers in Ardfinnan

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

Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses following an operational issue at Ardfinnan Water Treatment Plant. As a result, the water supply to Ardfinnan and surrounding areas is impacted, and customers may experience low pressure.

Normal supply is expected to be restored by 9 pm this evening.

The areas affected include Goatenbridge, Ardfinnan, Newcastle, Graigue GWS, Grange, Knocklofty, Barne, Marifield, Rathkeevin, Newchapel, Loughloher, Cranna, Kilcommon, Ballyea, Magherareagh, Castlegrace and the surrounding areas.

Crews are on the ground working to restore normal water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers.

Colin Cunningham, Operations Lead for Uisce Éireann said: "We understand the inconvenience this issue is causing and are working to restore normal water supply as quickly as possible.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For further updates, visit the service and supply section of our website.

Uisce Éireann also recently launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number here.

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.