Power outage at pumping station causing water disruption to some County Roscommon homes
Customers in West Roscommon are suffering water disruptioin.
Communities in West Roscommon are currently experiencing water disruption following a power outage at a local pumping station.
Uisce Éireann said it is aware that customers in parts of West Roscommon and East Mayo are experiencing a disruption to their water supply this morning.
A power outage at Barnacarroll Pumping Station has affcted customers in the following areas: Barnacarroll, Knock Logboy/Tulrahan, Brickens, Ballyhaunis, Granlahan, Ballinlough, Cloonfad, Loughglynn and Williamstown.
A number of group water schemes including Carrowmore, Liscat,Derry, Knocktober, Bekan, Coogue, Larganboy, Gurteen/Carrowkeel, Annagh, Cave, Abbeyquarter, Lecarrow, Bunnadober and Delvis/Knockbrock are also affected by the power outage.
However, Uisce Éireann crews have a generator operating on site and water should be returning to the areas affected later today.
Meanwhile, flushing works will be carried out on the network this morning in order to minimise any discolouration to the supply, explained Uisce Éireann’s Colette Scahill. “After a disruption to a water supply, customers can often experience discolouration to their water due to dry water mains.
"Once water re-enters the system sediment in the pipes can cause discolouration for a short period of time. To minimise the risk of this we will be flushing the system this morning in preparation for a return of full supply to customers later today.”
Customers can stay informed about their local water supply by visiting www.water.ie, via Uisce Éireann’s X feed, @IWCare, or by signing up for its free text alert service via the website. Alternatively, get in touch via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278.
