Limerick County Council has confirmed, following consultation with the HSE, that it will resume distribution of water from its water treatment plant at Shannon Estuary to approximately 1500 households in West Limerick tomorrow morning (Thursday 26 January). The Council indicated, however, that the water supplied is not to be used for drinking or cooking purposes until “further rigorous testing is completed”.
Water restrictions have been in place in various parts of West Limerick since last week when an estimated 2,000 litres of volume of oil entered the river from a commercial property last week.
Donal Brennan, Senior Engineer, Limerick County Council explained: “Intensive independent laboratory testing of water from the treatment plant indicates that the treated water is now suitable to be used for general distribution. Work will commence overnight on preparing the system to receive supplies of water from the treatment plant tomorrow. However, until further rigorous testing is completed, the water supplied is not to be used for drinking or cooking purposes.”
Mr. Brennan added: “Customers should note that it will take some time to refill all the pipe network and that they may suffer from reduced pressure from time to time during the filling process. Limerick County Council wishes to thank its customers for their patience and goodwill during this incident, and advises that the Council helpline facility at 061 496493 will continue to operate tomorrow, Thursday, from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.”
Water Restrictions:
- Mains water will, from tomorrow, be restored on a phased basis to the town of Askeaton, serving also the areas of Creeves, Newbridge, Cooltomin, Ballysteen and Kilcornan. The supply in these areas, and in the towns of Foynes, Shanagolden and surrounding areas, can be used for sanitary flushing, showering, clothes and dish washing, etc. but should not, until further notice, be used for drinking or cooking. The towns of Kildimo and Pallaskenry and surrounding areas continue to have a piped water supply, but with a boil water notice in place.
- Water for drinking will continue to be provided by tankers throughout the areas affected. Details are available on the Limerick County Council website, www.lcc.ie.
Water restrictions have been in place in various parts of West Limerick since last week when an estimated 2,000 litres of volume of oil entered the river from a commercial property last week.
Donal Brennan, Senior Engineer, Limerick County Council explained: “Intensive independent laboratory testing of water from the treatment plant indicates that the treated water is now suitable to be used for general distribution. Work will commence overnight on preparing the system to receive supplies of water from the treatment plant tomorrow. However, until further rigorous testing is completed, the water supplied is not to be used for drinking or cooking purposes.”
Mr. Brennan added: “Customers should note that it will take some time to refill all the pipe network and that they may suffer from reduced pressure from time to time during the filling process. Limerick County Council wishes to thank its customers for their patience and goodwill during this incident, and advises that the Council helpline facility at 061 496493 will continue to operate tomorrow, Thursday, from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.”
Water Restrictions:
- Mains water will, from tomorrow, be restored on a phased basis to the town of Askeaton, serving also the areas of Creeves, Newbridge, Cooltomin, Ballysteen and Kilcornan. The supply in these areas, and in the towns of Foynes, Shanagolden and surrounding areas, can be used for sanitary flushing, showering, clothes and dish washing, etc. but should not, until further notice, be used for drinking or cooking. The towns of Kildimo and Pallaskenry and surrounding areas continue to have a piped water supply, but with a boil water notice in place.
- Water for drinking will continue to be provided by tankers throughout the areas affected. Details are available on the Limerick County Council website, www.lcc.ie.
