Uisce Éireann explains discoloration of water for Limerick customers

UISCE Éireann have explained the water discoloration that many Limerick customers were experiencing on Thursday. 

They are currently carrying out essential maintenance works in partnership with Limerick City & County Council to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses supplied by Newcastle Reservoir. 

Works are currently underway and will continue until Friday, March 17.

Uisce Éireann and Limerick City and County Council wish to advise customers in Limerick City and environs, that reservoir cleaning works at Newcastle Reservoir in Limerick City may lead to a discoloration in their water supply, for a period of time.

Due to network changes to facilitate reservoir cleaning on Wednesday, there has been discolouration occurrences in the supply in Limerick City and its environs, including Raheen and South West areas of the city. 

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If discoloration occurs, it may be intermittent and take up to 48 hours to clear across the network.

Uisce Éireann and Limerick City and County Council recommend running the kitchen tap for a few minutes to see if the water returns to a clear colour. 

Duane O’Brien, Operational Lead with Uisce Éireann said, "These scheduled maintenance works are necessary to continue to provide a safe and reliable supply to Limerick City and its environs.

"Uisce Éireann understands the inconvenience when planned works like this occurs and thanks customers for their patience while we complete these essential works."

For further information please visit the supply and service section on the website www.water.ie.

The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 and customers can call them on 1800 278 278 and contact us on Twitter @IWCare.