Water supply issues impacting County Roscommon following Storm Éowyn
Uisce Eireann crews are working to ensure customers have a normal water supply across County Roscommon.
As a result of high winds during Storm Éowyn, Uisce Éireann customers in Castlecoote and surrounding areas in County Roscommon are experiencing a disruption to their water supply.
Uisce Éireann crews are on the ground across the county, including Castlecoote, assessing the full impact of the storm and are working to ensure all customers have a normal water supply.
In the meantime an alternative water supply is available for customers at O’Farrell’s Mill, Castlecoote, up until 7 p.m. on Friday evening, and between 10 a.m. and 12 noon tomorrow (Saturday).
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure, as per advice from the Health Service Executive.
“Due to the severity of the storm, Uisce Éireann had activated its emergency response processes, including deploying generators at key sites where power outages were likely,” explained Uisce Éireann’s Ger Greally.
“We are working closely with the ESB to return power to key water services sites as quickly as possible. When power is restored, it will take time for the network to fill and for water supplies to be fully restored.
“In the event of a loss of supply, most properties should have adequate storage in their attic tanks for hygiene purposes for at least 24 hours. There are some simple steps people can take to conserve their water, such as avoiding the use of water-intensive appliances during this time. To learn more about conserving water, visit www.water.ie/conserve.
“Customers can check our website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to our free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies — see www.water.ie."
