Water supply returning to Belmullet customers impacted by burst
23 April 2024
Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.
Uisce Éireann crews have successfully completed repairs following a burst on Belmullet’s Church Road.
Following report of the burst, dedicated crews worked throughout the day to restore normal supply to impacted customers on Church Street and surrounding areas as quickly as possible.
Water is now returning to those affected. Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage.
Uisce Éireann’s Colette Scahill acknowledged the impact to customers.
“On behalf of Uisce Éireann, I’d like to thank customers who were impacted by this unplanned outage for their patience, co-operation, and assistance while we worked to complete the repairs as quickly as possible and regret any inconvenience caused”.
Uisce Éireann continues to provide detailed, real-time, and local information about water service and supply issues on www.water.ie. The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and updates are also issued via Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare.
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 www.water.ie/vulnerablecustomer.
Previous Updates
Uisce Éireann crews are in Belmullet this morning repairing a burst water main on Church Road.
Every effort is being made to maintain a water supply to as many customers as possible in the area. However, customers on Church Road and surrounding areas are likely to experience a disruption to their water supply.
Local traffic diversions are in place to ensure the safe delivery of the works.
Repairs are expected to be complete later today. Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage.
Uisce Éireann’s Colette Scahill assured customers that every effort is being made to restore water as quickly as possible.
“We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while the repair works are ongoing.”
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 continues to provide detailed, real-time, and local information about water Service and Supply Issues on our website. The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and updates are also issued via Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare.
Business customers can sign up to Uisce Éireann’s text alert system to receive updates on supply interruptions over four hours in duration at www.water.ie/business-updates.
To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit www.water.ie/vulnerablecustomer.