Uisce Éireann has said that it is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Mountbellew following a burst on a trunk watermain last night.
This burst has resulted in some people in the area experiencing low water pressure and intermittent outages. Areas affected include Mountbellew town, Moylough and Newbridge.
Uisce Éireann’s operations manager, Gerard Greally, has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible.
“We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage, and we thank customers for their support while our works continue,” he added.
Repairs are expected to be completed by 6pm today.
Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all those affected by an unplanned outage. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges.
To ensure the safety of the crews carrying out the repairs to the burst and the safety of the public, traffic management will be in place and will be clearly signposted.
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann will receive direct communications for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. You can register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact here.
Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 including its website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater and through the customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
You can also sign up for free Uisce Éireann real-time text updates using your Eircode and mobile number.
