Burst pipe impacting on water supply in Tipp

Repairs are nearing completion on a burst pipe which has been impacting supply to customers on Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme. However, it will take a number of hours following the completion of the repair for normal supply to return to all impacted areas.

In the meantime, the following areas are likely to experience supply disruption: Lisvernane, Bansha, Longford Pass, Rossadhreid, Cordangan, Aherlow, Ross Bog, Ardlomen, Mount Bruis, Kilross, Shronell, Lattin, Glenbane, Cullen, Emly, Kilbragh, Coolmoyne, Tullamaine, Miltownmore, Barretstown, Barretsgrange, Derrylusk, Ardsallagh, Rathbrit, Ballydoyle, and surrounding areas.

Alternative water supplies are in place for customers in Emly village and Lattin village.

Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

Pierce Faherty, Operations Lead at Uisce Éireann, stated: "We understand the inconvenience caused by a significant outage like this. The disruption is due to an issue at a pump station and a separate major burst on a trunk main on the same network. The repair of the complex trunk water main is now nearing completion. However, due to the intricacy of these repairs we anticipate that it could be Saturday before normal water supply is fully restored to all our customers. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time."

Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates please see the water supply and services section of our website.

Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie