Water restrictions announced for Castlerea area

Uisce Éireann said it is working to restore normal water supply to customers on the Castlerea Public Water Supply following power outages caused by Storm Isha.

Power has been restored to Castlerea Water Treatment Plant, but it warned that some customers are expected to continue to experience water outages and low pressure until the network fully recharges. This could take up to 24 hours.

In the meantime, nighttime restrictions will be implemented from 7pm this evening, Tuesday, 23 January to 7am tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 24 January to ensure customers have a daytime supply. As a result of the restrictions, customers on the Castlerea Public Water Supply may experience reduced pressure and/or outages.

Ger Greally, Water Operations Lead with Uisce Éireann thanked the people of Castlerea and surrounding areas for their patience and assured customers that crews are doing everything in their power to restore a normal water supply as quickly as possible.

“These nighttime restrictions are necessary to help us ensure customers have a daytime supply tomorrow,” he said. 

He appealed to homes and businesses to help conserve water by not running taps needlessly, taking showers instead of baths and to postpone using dishwashers and washing machines where possible. Further information on water conservation is available on our website at www.water/conserve.

Customers are also urged to check water.ie and or report loss of service or visible leaks to assist Uisce Éireann to identify bursts. Live updates on outages are also available on X @IW_Care.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

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