The south Galway harbour of Kinvara has been issued with a temporary boil water notice by Uisce Éireann.
Over 2,000 people in the harbour in inner Galway Bay will be affected by the temporary measure from Tuesday, January 20th at 9 am “until further notice”.
The agency says this is to “facilitate essential works at the water treatment plant”, including replacement of a “filter media” and follow-up water quality testing.
“The areas affected include customers in Kinvara and surrounding areas”, it says, and Corranroo group water scheme is also impacted.
Uisce Éireann’s Justin Doran said the agency regretted the inconvenience, and said that “public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority”.
“We acknowledge the inconvenience caused to homes and businesses in Kinvara and we would like to assure customers that we are working to complete these works and then lift this notice as quickly and as safely as possible,”Doran said.
Uisce Éireann said that customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled, and should be boiled for:
- Drinking;
- Drinks made with water;
- Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;
- Brushing of teeth;
- Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.
It said that residents can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of www.water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.
A map of the area is attached and available to view on the supply and service section of water.ie.
It said that vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on boil water notices.
