Irish households and businesses in certain areas in Wexford and Longford have been warned to boil their water due to "a deterioration in the raw water quality."
First off, customers on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply have been warned that the Boil Water Notice issued on November 29 remains in place to protect the health of consumers.
“In addition, Irish Water would like to remind customers that water that has been in storage since Sunday November 28, should also be boiled.
“The decision to put a Boil Water Notice in place was made following consultation with the HSE due to water with low residual disinfectant entering the supply on Sunday, November 28.
“Water held in storage used to make ice or bottled on Sunday should also be boiled as a precaution."
Irish Water has warned that if any customer begins to feel unwell, they please contact your medical practitioner for advice immediately.
Secondly, customers supplied by Longford Central Public Water Supply have been advised that the Boil Water Notice issued on November 3, 2021, remains in place after new advice issued by the HSE.
“The Boil Water Notice was issued to protect the health of 17,500 customers following a deterioration in the raw water quality which compromised the cryptosporidium barrier at the treatment plant.
Areas affected include Longford Town; Newtown Forbes; Balinalee; part of Edgeworthstown; part of Drumlish; part of Killashee and surrounding areas.
For people living in any of these areas, Water must be boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute and then cooled) for:
- Drinking
- Preparing Drinks made with water
- Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
- Brushing of teeth and/or gargling
- Making of ice. However, ensure you first discard all existing ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges
