Limerick County Council has reintroduced water restrictions in a number of towns and villages across West Limerick after oil entered the River Deel from a commercial property.
The Council says that the extent of the pollution is “worse than initially feared”.
Approximately 1,500 households in Askeaton, Foynes, Shanagolden, Creeves and surrounding areas are affected by the water supply shut-off.
According to Gerry Behan, Director of Services: “The Shannon Estuary Water Supply Treatment Plant has been shut down, with a consequential restriction on supplies, both to industrial and domestic users.”
He added: “The Council is taking all possible steps to minimise the impact of the pollution incident on the River. The Environment Section of Limerick County Council is investigating the matter, but at this stage we do not believe the spillage was intentional”.
“ A total of 8 tankers are in place – 5 in Askeaton; 2 in Foynes and 1 in Shanagolden to serve the affected communities and will be operational from 8am Saturday morning”, concluded Mr. Behan.
The Council says that the extent of the pollution is “worse than initially feared”.
Approximately 1,500 households in Askeaton, Foynes, Shanagolden, Creeves and surrounding areas are affected by the water supply shut-off.
According to Gerry Behan, Director of Services: “The Shannon Estuary Water Supply Treatment Plant has been shut down, with a consequential restriction on supplies, both to industrial and domestic users.”
He added: “The Council is taking all possible steps to minimise the impact of the pollution incident on the River. The Environment Section of Limerick County Council is investigating the matter, but at this stage we do not believe the spillage was intentional”.
“ A total of 8 tankers are in place – 5 in Askeaton; 2 in Foynes and 1 in Shanagolden to serve the affected communities and will be operational from 8am Saturday morning”, concluded Mr. Behan.
