A BOIL water notice remains in place for the Fedamore Public Water Supply due to ongoing issues with the quality of the
water source. Irish Water is carrying out ongoing works to resolve this as soon as possible. Irish Water and Limerick City and County Council say they fully acknowledge the impact and inconvenience caused to homes and businesses in the area.
Water Lead for Co Limerick, Duane O’Brien said: “We wish to thank the community for their ongoing patience and assure them that we are working towards resolving the issue as soon as it is safe to do so. We understand and acknowledge the difficulty
that living with a boil water notice causes for homes and businesses. However, this is a necessary measure to protect public health.”
The Boil Water Notice was issued as a result of an increase in turbidity, or cloudiness, in the raw water coming from the underground source that supplies the area. This means that adequate disinfection of the water cannot be guaranteed, and so the water should be boiled before use. Irish Water are continuing to progress with works to allow this boil water notice to be lifted. In recent months, a new water filtration treatment system has been installed and is presently at commissioning stage.
Works are also being undertaken to connect the Fedamore Water Supply Scheme to an adjoining group scheme, which will provide future resilience during drought or interruptions. The final element of works, which will allow Irish Water to seek the removal of the boil water notice, requires the
construction of several hundred metres of pipeline from the treatment plant. These corrective measures are being prioritised and are all scheduled to be completed in approximately six months, Mr O’Brien added.
Updates will be available on the Water Supply Updates section on water.ie, on Twitter @IWCare and via the customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278278. Further information in relation to the Boil Water Notice is available
Boil Water Notice advice:
Water must be boiled for:
* Drinking
* Drinks made with water
* Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
* Brushing of teeth
* Making of ice – discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.
What actions should be taken:
* Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads)
* Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling
* Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place.Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. 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.
* Prepare infant feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been re-boiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. 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.
Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.
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