Storm Darragh impacting Water Supplies across the country

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

Uisce Éireann is assessing the impacts of Storm Darragh on water and wastewater services. Early reports from our operations team demonstrate the scale of the impact with water treatment plants most impacted in Kerry, East Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford, Donegal, Leitrim, County Galway the West of the city. For a full list of impacted sites across the country we would ask customers to visit our Supply and Services page. 

Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations with Uisce Éireann, said “Due to the severity of the storm, Uisce Éireann had activated its emergency response processes, including deploying generators at key sites where power outages were likely. Uisce Éireann crews are now on the ground assessing the full impact and working to restore supply as quickly as possible. We are also working closely with the ESB to return power to key water services sites. 

In the event of a loss of supply, most properties should have adequate storage in their attic tanks for hygiene purposes for at least 24 hours. There are some simple steps people can take to conserve their water, such as avoiding the use of water-intensive appliances during this time. Customers can check our website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. 

To learn more about conserving water, visit our Conservation section.