We're working to restore supply in Co Longford after Storm Darragh
Uisce Éireann crews are continuing to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses across Longford following power outages due to Storm Darragh.
Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.
Uisce Éireann crews are continuing to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses across Longford following power outages due to Storm Darragh.
Ballymackeegan
Although supply has returned to most areas, customers in Ballymackeegan may still be experiencing low water pressure due to low water levels in local reservoirs.
As a result, alternative water supplies are available in Farnagh.
Glannagh and Edgeworthstown
Similarly, customers between Glannagh and Edgeworthstown may also be experiencing low water pressure due to low water levels in local reservoirs.
As a result, alternative water supplies are available at both Lissard Cross and Coolarty.
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure
Nighttime restrictions will also be in place in Glannagh, Edgeworthstown and the surrounding areas from 10pm tonight until 6am on Wednesday December 11.
Longford Town
In addition, Uisce Éireann also wishes to advise customers in Longford Town west of Hanlon’s filling station of nighttime restrictions in order to conserve water and maintain a daytime supply.This as a result of low water levels in local reservoirs.
Overnight restrictions will be in place from 10pm tonight until 7am on Wednesday December 11.
Supply will be maintained to St Joseph’s Care Centre for the duration of the restrictions.
Homes and businesses are being asked to be mindful of their water usage to allow supply to catch up with demand and enable water levels to replenish.
Uisce Éireann understands the inconvenience that restrictions cause and want to thank the community for their patience.
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’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.
Uisce Éireann has also launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number below.
Previous Updates
Uisce Éireann customers in Co Longford may be experiencing disruptions to their water supply today as a result of power outages at water treatment plants caused by Storm Darragh.
Power outages have affected operations at the Lough Forbes Water Treatment Plant, the Abbeyshrule Water Treatment Plant, the Lough Kinale Water Treatment Plant, the Smear Water Treatment Plant, the Lisrevagh Water Treatment Plant, and the Newtowncashel Water Treatment Plant.
Power has been restored to the Lanesborough Water Treatment Plant after an earlier outage.
As a result of the outages, customers in Longford may experience supply issues or intermittent outages over the course of the day.
Uisce Éireann is working with the ESB to restore power and return water supplies to normal levels as quickly as possible.
Customers are urged to conserve water where possible in order to protect supply while the outages are resolved.
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’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries. For further updates, visit the service and supply section (outage reference number: WIC00085950).
Uisce Éireann has also launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number below.
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