PURE Radio Tipperary

23/12/2025

The Boil Water Notice on the Fethard Regional Public Water Supply Scheme has been lifted with immediate effect.

Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use of their water supply.

This follows consistent plant operations and satisfactory sampling results.

The Boil Water Notice was issued on 18 December to protect the health of approximately 7,000 customers due to a deterioration in raw water quality entering the plant which affected the treatment process.

Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann worked hard to lift the notice for impacted customers as quickly and as safely as possible.

Uisce Éireann’s Fionnuala Callery acknowledged the impact of the notice on the community. “Uisce Éireann regrets the inconvenience that the Boil Water Notice had on the local community. I would like to thank them for their patience and support while our drinking water experts worked to lift it as quickly as it was safe to do so.

“I also thank the local political representatives and the media for their assistance in sharing the information during the period of this notice.”

Separately works to enable the lifting of the Boil Water Notice in place for the Ardfinnan Regional Supply Scheme are currently progressing well.

This Boil Water Notice was put in place on 4 September due to high turbidity as well as the presence of cryptosporidium in the raw water source.

Uisce Éireann acknowledge the impact this has had on homes and businesses in the local community and would like to assure customers that works to lift the notice are at an advanced stage.

The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer queries in relation to the lifting of this notice. Further information is available on www.water.ie.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment. To find out more visit www.water.ie

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22/12/2025

Boil water notice lifted in Clonmel

18/12/2025

A BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN ISSUED THIS EVENING FOR THOSE ON THE FETHARD REGIONAL PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SCHEME.
18/12/2025

REF. TIP00104090

Boil Water Notice - Areas Affected: Cloneen, Mullinahone, Drangen, Killenaule, Moyglass, Ballinure, Ballinunty, Glengoole, Gortnahoo and surrounding areas.
Please Note: The Fethard town area is supplied from an adjacent supply and is not impacted by this BWN.

Due to a deterioration in raw water quality which has impacted treatment at the plant, the drinking water quality entering Fethard Regional Public Water Supply Scheme has been affected.
As a result, Uisce Éireann are issuing a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers.

This notice applies to all consumers supplied by the Fethard Regional Public Water Supply Scheme.

All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking.

A map of the Fethard Regional Water Supply Scheme, detailing the areas affected, is available on www.water.ie and is also included in this notice.

Areas Affected: Cloneen, Mullinahone, Drangen, Killenaule, Moyglass, Ballinure, Ballinunty, Glengoole, Gortnahoo and surrounding areas.
Please Note: The Fethard town area is supplied from an adjacent supply and is not impacted by this BWN.

1: Water must be boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute and then cooled) for:
• Drinking
• Preparing Drinks made with water
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
• Brushing of teeth and/or gargling
• Making of ice. However, ensure you first discard all existing ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges
IMPORTANT: Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap of kitchen or bathroom sinks is not safe to drink.

2: You do not have to boil your water for the following:
• Personal hygiene, baths and showers
• Flushing of toilets
• Watering plants and flowers

3: Caution:
• Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink
• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water
• Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water
• If you have pets and are concerned about the impact of providing mains water while this BWN is in place, you should ask your local vet for advice

4: Only use Prepared Water (boiled and cooled) for the following situations.
• When preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing and preparing salads)
• Preparing Infant Formula. Where a Boil Water Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.

5: Always Take Care:
Care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds. Accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

6: How long before the boil water notice can be lifted?
We do not know at present, but Uisce Éireann will continue to liaise and consult with the Health Service Executive with a view to lifting the Boil Water Notice as soon as practicable

7: How will we keep you informed?
You will be kept informed through the following media:
Website: www.water.ie
Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre: 1800 278 278
Vulnerable customers who have registered their details with UÉ will be directly contacted, but if you require additional assistance, please contact Uisce Éireann to discuss them with us
8: Awareness for commercial premises
Uisce Éireann requests that this Boil Water Notice is placed in a prominent position within your commercial premises

Remember to boil water as advised until further notice

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