Uisce Éireann investment in Clara/Ferbane leads to removal from EPA’s list of vulnerable water supplies

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Uisce Éireann’s customers in Offaly will welcome the recent news that the water supply for over 7,700 customers in Clara, Ferbane and surrounding areas has been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of vulnerable water supplies.

A €9.7m investment by Uisce Éireann to upgrade the Clara Water Treatment Plant, has ensured continued delivery of a safe and reliable water supply for homes and businesses in the area. This investment has removed the supply from the EPA’s ‘at risk’ list.

Ian Walsh, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, said: “We are proud of the team effort that led to the successful completion of the works, allowing for the removal of the supply from the EPA’s Remedial Action List (RAL). We would like to thank the local community for their support and patience while the work was underway.

Ian added, “With this project now complete, we can ensure the continued delivery of safe, clean drinking water to the wider community across Clara and Ferbane. Uisce Éireann’s €9.7 million investment will help support development, enabling the local community to thrive.”

This project involved installing a new flocculation unit, filtration and disinfection upgrades, central controls, and automation systems.

Edward Haythornthwaite, Regional Drinking Water Compliance Manager at Uisce Éireann, said: “We are fully committed to identifying and addressing risks to drinking water quality. Our key focus remains the protection of public health through the provision of safe, clean, and secure water supplies for local communities. This critical upgrade ensures ongoing compliance with drinking water regulations and significantly reduces the risk of future water quality issues.”

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.