Boil Water Notice Issued for Limerick City and Environs
CITY – May 9, 2024 –
A boil water notice has been issued by Uisce Éireann for limerick city and surrounding areas, affecting thousands of residents. The notice, prompted by water quality concerns, mandates that all residents boil water before use for drinking, food planning, and other essential activities. authorities are working to resolve the issue, emphasizing public health, as it’s essential to be aware of this situation. Expect updates as the situation evolves and action is taken to restore water safety.
Boil Water Notice Issued for Limerick City and Environs
Thousands of residents in Limerick city and its surrounding areas are under a boil water notice due to concerns over water quality. Uisce Éireann, the national water utility, issued the notice affecting multiple locations.
Affected Areas
The boil water notice impacts customers supplied by parts of the limerick City and Environs Public Water Supply. Specifically, the following areas are affected:
- Limerick city
- Corbally
- Mill Road
- Moyross
- Long Pavement
- Westbury
- Parteen
- Larkins Cross
- Ardnacrusha
- Shannon Banks
- Knocklisheen
- Clonlara
- Co Clare
Did You No?
boiling water is a simple yet effective way to kill most harmful bacteria and viruses. A rolling boil for one minute is generally sufficient.
Reason for the Notice
the notice was issued to safeguard public health following concerns about potential inadequate disinfection at the water treatment plant and the Newcastle reservoir.
Uisce Éireann stated that the notice is being issued to protect the health of customers due to possible inadequate disinfection at the plant and leaving the Newcastle reservoir.
what Residents Need to Do
all households and businesses in the affected areas must boil their water before using it for:
- Drinking
- Preparing salads and similar foods
- Brushing teeth
- Making ice
- Preparing infant formula
Pro Tip
When boiling water, use a clean kettle or pot. Allow the water to cool before using it, especially for preparing infant formula.
Uisce Éireann’s Response
Uisce Éireann is working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly and safely as possible. Drinking water experts are in consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Public health is Uisce Éireann number one priority and we would like to assure customers that the notice has been put in place to protect public health.
Eoin O’connell, Uisce Éireann
Mr. O’Connell also acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the notice, stating, We acknowledge the inconvenience caused to homes and businesses and would like to assure customers that we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly and as safely possible.
Infant Formula Preparation
When a boil water notice is in effect,tap water can be used to prepare infant formula,provided it has been boiled once (a rolling boil for one minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water is also a safe alternative.
The official guidance is: where a boil water notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula.
How to Check if your property is Affected
Customers can verify if their property is included in the boil water notice area by:
- Visiting the Water Quality section of the Uisce Éireann website and entering the property’s Eircode.
- Calling Uisce Éireann’s customer care helpline,available 24/7,at 1800 278 278.
Vulnerable Customers
Uisce Éireann is directly communicating with vulnerable customers who have registered with them.
Reader Question
how long will the boil water notice last? Uisce Éireann is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, but the duration depends on the nature of the problem and the effectiveness of the corrective measures.
