Lee Road Water Treatment Plant

Uisce Éireann has invested approximately €40 million to upgrade the water supply for over 70% of Cork City

The existing Lee Road Water Treatment Plant (WTP) provides approximately 70% of Cork City's total treated water supply. Water is taken from the River Lee and treated water is then pumped to reservoirs in the North West of the city through a system of rising mains. This project provides much needed upgraded facilities to safeguard the water supply for Cork City.

Drinking water treatment at the site began in 1879. Since then, there have been several upgrades to the facilities but no major upgrades since the 1950s.

The old Lee Road Water Treatment Plant was on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Remedial Action List (RAL) for many years due to the risk that existed to drinking water quality. Following this investment by Uisce Éireann, the supply was removed from the RAL.

The upgraded and modernised plant will provide a more secure water supply for the future of Cork City.

• A safe and secure water supply;
• Investment in key infrastructure;
• Ensure the plant at Lee Road meets the needs of a growing population;
• Supports the ongoing social and economic development of Cork City;
• Removal of supply from the EPA's Remedial Action List.

This €40 million project has been delivered by J Murphy and Sons Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann.