Water supply returns in Wicklow after essential works carried out
Water supply is returning to customers in County Wicklow after Uisce Éireann successfully completed essential works at Vartry Reservoir today.
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Water supply is returning to customers in County Wicklow after Uisce Éireann successfully completed essential works at Vartry Reservoir today.
The planned outage affected customers in Dargle Valley, Glencormick, Quill Road, Kilcroney, Glen of the Downs, Applewood Heights, Dromont, Seagreen, Willow Grove, Coyne's Cross, Ballinahinch, Ballymacahara, Delgany, Woodstock, Newcastle, Newtownmountkennedy, Kilpedder, Nun's Cross, Killiskey, Kilmacanogue and surrounding areas in Co. Wicklow.
Works began at 9am and were completed this afternoon.
Eoghan Forristal of Uisce Éireann thanked affected customers for their cooperation while the essential works were being carried out.
“Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be caused by a planned outage such as this one and we wish to thank customers in the area for their patience while these essential works were underway,” said Eoghan.
Typically, it takes two to three hours following a planned outage for normal supply to be restored to all customers. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers on higher ground or at the end of the network.
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Uisce Éireann wishes to advise of a planned water outage which will impact customers in parts of County Wicklow on Monday, 24 March from 10am to 6pm. The outage is necessary to facilitate essential works at Vartry Reservoir.
Customers in Dargle Valley, Glencormick, Quill Road, Kilcroney, Glen of the Downs, Applewood Heights, Dromont, Seagreen, Willow Grove, Coyne's Cross, Ballinahinch, Ballymacahara, Delgany, Woodstock, Newcastle, Newtownmountkennedy, Kilpedder, Nun's Cross, Killiskey, Kilmacnogue and surrounding areas in Co. Wicklow may be impacted by supply interruptions and reduced water pressure.
Speaking about the essential works, Uisce Éireann’s Eoghan Forristal said “We would like to assure affected customers that every effort will be made to reduce the impact of the works and restore the water supply following works as quickly as possible.
“We understand the impact that outages can have on customers and would like to thank the local community in advance for their patience and co-operation during these essential works.”
Following works, it can take three to four hours for normal water supply to return to all customers as the network replenishes.
For helpful tips on what to do following an outage, visit https://www.water.ie/help/supply/after-an-outage/
Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 at 1800 278 278, and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates, please see our website's water supply and services section.
Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at our Text Updates page.
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