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Boil water advisory· Chemical contamination· Limit exceeded

Tipperary councillor criticises Uisce Éireann over water crisis affecting 11,000 households

Councillor Máirín McGrath criticised Uisce Éireann regarding an ongoing water crisis affecting over 11,000 households in South Tipperary and parts of Waterford. An existing boil water notice was escalated to a Do Not Consume notice on October 9, 2026, due to intermittent high levels of aluminium from the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant. The duration of the restrictions remains unknown, causing frustration among residents and businesses. Update (independent.ie, 14.10.2026, 22:10): The Do Not Consume notice was issued on October 11, 2026 for the Ardfinnan Regional Public Water Supply Scheme, affecting areas including Grange, Knocklofty, Newcastle, Ballyclerihan, and parts of Cahir and Clonmel. Boiling the water will not make it safe, and alternative water supplies including bottled water and tankers have been made available. Update (Ireland Live, 15.10.2026, 07:40): The Do Not Consume notice, issued October 11, 2026, is now in its sixth day. Update (ecofilter.ie, 15.10.2026, 08:25): The action was taken with the HSE. Customers are advised not to use tap water for drinking, preparing food, brushing teeth, or making ice. Update (waterford-news.ie, 15.10.2026, 13:50): A Boil Water Notice was issued on October 14 for approximately 1,100 customers in Tallow and Tallow Hill, Waterford, due to increased turbidity affecting the local treatment plant. Update (Radio Kerry, 15.10.2026, 17:30): A new Do Not Consume notice in North Kerry affects over 3,500 connections in the Ballyheigue Public Water Supply and parts of the Clanmaurice Group Water Scheme. The contamination source is seawater that entered through an aquifer, and a hydrologist is working to find a solution. Update (Radio Kerry, 15.10.2026, 19:50): The Do Not Consume notice for North Kerry was issued on October 8, 2026. The seawater entered the supply through an aquifer located near the coastline.

Tipperary, South Tipperary and parts of Waterford, Ireland
7 sources14/10/2026, 02:00
Lifted· Boil water advisory· Microbiological

Boil water notice for up to 7,500 people locally

Uisce Éireann has issued a boil water notice for approximately 7,500 people across South Roscommon, effective Sunday, October 11, 2026. The measure was introduced due to an issue with the treatment process at the Killeglan Water Treatment Plant following a mechanical issue. Affected areas include Drum, Cornafulla, Brideswell, Taughmaconnell, Dysart, Moore, Kilgarve, Ballydanagan, and the outskirts of Ballinasloe town in Roscommon. Update (Roscommon Herald, 11.10.2026, 19:30): The number of affected consumers has increased to 7,644 people. The notice now includes the areas of Corrowduff and Parkmore. The boil water notice will remain in place until further notice. Update (Uisce Éireann, 11.10.2026, 19:31): The areas of Drum and Cornafulla are no longer listed as affected by the notice. Update (Shannonside.ie, 12.10.2026, 09:30): The Health Service Executive is working with Uisce Éireann to ensure the water is safe to drink. Update (Shannonside, 12.10.2026, 12:05): The boil water notice now explicitly includes connected group water schemes. Customers must boil all water for drinking, food preparation, and brushing teeth. Update (westmeathindependent.ie, 12.10.2026, 15:30): The measure was introduced to protect public health. The areas of Drum and Cornafulla are again included in the notice. Update (roscommonpeople.ie, 13.10.2026, 07:45): The notice now specifies boiling water for ice making and warns that household water filters do not make water safe. Drum and Cornafulla are omitted from the list of affected areas in this update. All-clear (Westmeath Independent, 18.10.2026, 00:10): The boil water notice was lifted on Friday, October 16, 2026, after satisfactory water quality tests and consultation with the HSE confirmed the water is now safe to drink and use normally.

South Roscommon, Roscommon, Ireland
10 sources11/10/2026, 02:00
Lifted· Chemical contamination· Microbiological

Urgent 'Do Not Consume' Notice Issued for Ballyheigue Public Water Supply in Co Kerry

Uisce Eireann hat eine "Do Not Consume"-Warnung für Tausende Haushalte im irischen Co Kerry herausgegeben. Betroffen sind die Ballyheigue Public Water Supply (PWS) und die westlichen Einzugsgebiete des Clanmaurice Group Water Scheme, da ein Problem mit der Rohwasserquelle festgestellt wurde. Die Warnung, die "gestern" ausgesprochen wurde, besagt, dass Abkochen das Wasser nicht trinkbar macht; alternative Wasserversorgung wird bereitgestellt. Update (Radio Kerry, 09.10.2026, 17:45): Over 3,500 properties are affected in North Kerry. The contamination is believed to be caused by salt water getting into the raw water source. Update (Uisce Éireann, 10.10.2026, 07:55): The Ardfinnan Supply Scheme, previously under a precautionary boil water notice, is now under a Do Not Consume notice affecting over 11,000 customers. New affected locations include Ardfinnan village, Grange, Knocklofty, Newcastle, Ballyclerihan, parts of Cahir, Ballingarrane, Market Hill, Red City (Fethard), Kilnamack West (Co. Waterford), and the Graigue Group Water Scheme. The cause is intermittent high levels of aluminium from an issue with the treatment process at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant. Update (Uisce Éireann, 10.10.2026, 21:36): The Do Not Consume notice for the Ardfinnan Regional Water Supply Scheme was issued on October 09, 2026. Update (www.waterford-news.ie, 11.10.2026, 07:35): The Do Not Consume notice for the Ardfinnan Regional Water Supply Scheme was issued on October 10, 2026. Update (Radio Kerry, 11.10.2026, 17:50): The Do Not Consume notice for the Ballyheigue Public Water Supply was originally issued on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Alternative water supplies are available at Ballyheigue beach car park and the new graveyard. Update (Uisce Éireann, 11.10.2026, 19:30): Alternative water supplies include bottled water and tankers. Update (Tipperary Live, 12.10.2026, 07:50): Safety features were disabled at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant. Update (GalwayBayFM, 12.10.2026, 09:20): A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Tully-Tullycross public water supply. This affects approximately 400 customers due to operational issues at the water treatment plant. Update (Radio Kerry, 12.10.2026, 15:30): Local councillor Michael Leane has expressed frustration with Uisce Éireann over the ongoing lack of information for residents regarding the notice. Update (Uisce Éireann, 12.10.2026, 17:40): The Do Not Consume notice affects 3,527 customers. Tap water must not be used for preparing food, cooking, or brushing teeth. All-clear (Cavan County Council, 12.10.2026, 22:00): The Do Not Consume Notice for the Arvagh Public Water Supply, issued October 1 due to elevated manganese levels, has been lifted. The supply is now confirmed safe for all domestic uses after works completion and satisfactory water quality tests. Update (watermagazine.co.uk, 13.10.2026, 15:41): Over 14,500 customers in County Kerry and County Tipperary are currently affected by Do Not Consume notices. Update (Radio Kerry, 13.10.2026, 17:25): Locals are experiencing difficulties accessing alternative water supplies. Update (Renewell Water, 13.10.2026, 21:45): Alternative water supplies are now also available at the Causeway Church car park. Update (Renewell Water, 14.10.2026, 07:55): The Health Service Executive (HSE) also issued the Do Not Consume notice. Affected Townlands now include Kerry Head and Ballyongane. Update (Renewell Water Blog, 14.10.2026, 12:10): Customers are asked to bring their own containers when collecting alternative water supplies. Update (Renewell Water, 14.10.2026, 17:35): Tankers supplying alternative water provide boiled water. Update (Renewell Water, 15.10.2026, 08:26): The Do Not Consume notice now also affects the townlands of Boolenshare, Cleandries, Cloghaneleesh, Dromnacara, Ballinclemesig and Rathmorrel. Update (independent.ie, 15.10.2026, 21:36): Uisce Eireann has provided water tanks at five locations.

Co Kerry, Ireland
39 sources08/10/2026, 17:51
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Lifted· Boil water advisory· Microbiological

Boil water notice for Lobinstown

Uisce Eireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for approximately 93 customers in Lobinstown and surrounding areas. This measure is essential to protect public health after increased bacteria levels were detected in the water supply. Customers must boil their water before using it for drinking, food preparation, and brushing teeth until further notice. Update (Uisce Éireann, 09.10.2026, 08:05): The Boil Water Notice was introduced on 06 October 2026. All-clear (Uisce Éireann, 09.10.2026, 21:25): The Boil Water Notice has been lifted following a series of satisfactory water quality tests. All-clear (Meath Chronicle, 09.10.2026, 21:26): The Boil Water Notice was lifted following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Lobinstown, Ireland
4 sources07/10/2026, 02:00
Boil water advisory· Microbiological· Limit exceeded

Crews working to restore normal water supply in Ardfinnan following treatment plant interruption

Uisce Éireann reports water supply disruptions and low reservoir levels for Ardfinnan Village, Tipperary, and surrounding areas after high turbidity levels led to an automatic treatment plant shutdown. Customers are reminded to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure, and an alternative water supply is being arranged. Operational teams are working to restore the plant to full production, but normal water levels will take some time to be restored. Update (Ireland-Live.ie, 10.10.2026, 07:50): A Do Not Consume order is now in effect for over 11,000 customers across an expanded service area including parts of Waterford. This is due to temporarily high aluminium levels following a problem at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant. Update (Ireland-Live.ie, 10.10.2026, 09:00): The Do Not Consume order now specifies Grange, Newcastle, Ballyclerihan, parts of Cahir, and Kilnamack West areas of Waterford, and boiling tap water will not make it safe. Alternative water supplies also require boiling before consumption. Update (RTE.ie, 13.10.2026, 07:41): The affected service area is the Ardfinnan Regional Water Supply Scheme. Update (Tipperary Live, 13.10.2026, 19:50): The Do Not Consume order came into effect last Friday. Critical modernisations are currently underway at the water treatment plant, and alternative water supplies are being regularly replenished. Update (ecofilter.ie, 14.10.2026, 07:56): The Do Not Consume Notice was issued in conjunction with the HSE. Update (Ecofilter, 14.10.2026, 12:10): The Do Not Consume Notice was issued on Friday 9 October 2026 due to intermittent high aluminium levels. Customers are advised not to use tap water for drinking or food preparation. Update (Ecofilter, 14.10.2026, 18:05): Customers are also advised not to use tap water for brushing teeth. Tankers are providing safe drinking water which differs from previous advice that alternative supplies require boiling. Update (Tipperary Live, 14.10.2026, 18:10): Knocklofty, Fethard, and Graigue Group Water Scheme are now included in the affected service area. Update (The Irish Times, 22.10.2026, 00:00): This Do Not Consume order followed four months of the community being under a boil water notice due to bacterial contamination concerns.

Ardfinnan Village, Tipperary, Ireland
11 sources03/10/2026, 02:00
Lifted· Chemical contamination· Limit exceeded

Do not consume notice issued in Arva

Uisce Éireann has issued a 'Do not consume' notice for customers supplied by the Arva Public Water Supply in Co Cavan due to elevated levels of manganese in the water entering the treatment plant. Residents should not use tap water for drinking, food preparation, cooking, or brushing teeth. An alternative water supply is available at Sacred Heart Church, Arva, but must be boiled before consumption. Update (Anglo Celt, 02.10.2026, 07:46): Boiling the affected tap water will not make it safe. The alternative water supply is available at the carpark of the Sacred Heart Church until further notice. Update (independent.ie, 06.10.2026, 08:30): The Do Not Consume notice was issued last Thursday due to health impacts, particularly for infants and young children. Emergency work has been initiated to restore a safe water supply. All-clear (Northern Sound, 12.10.2026, 22:00): The Do Not Consume notice for Arva has been lifted following water quality tests confirming the supply is now safe for all domestic uses. The notice was initially imposed on October 1.

Arva, Co Cavan, Ireland
4 sources01/10/2026, 02:00
Lifted· Boil water advisory· Microbiological

Boil Water Notice for Dunmore and Glenamaddy supplies

Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for over 3,000 customers supplied by the Dunmore-Glenamaddy Public Water Supply and the Glenamaddy Public Water Supply. The notice is due to operational issues at the Gortgarrow Water Treatment Plant. Customers are advised to boil water before drinking, preparing food, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing salads or other foods that are not cooked prior to consumption. Update (Waterford News & Star, 24.09.2026, 21:55): The affected Deelish area is located in West Waterford. This safety measure will remain in place until further notice. Update (Waterford City & County Council, 26.09.2026, 08:15): The notice for the Deelish Public Water Supply also affects surrounding areas in addition to the previously listed townlands. Update (Uisce Éireann, 27.09.2026, 07:40): A new Boil Water Notice affects parts of Carrick-on-Suir, including Coolnamuck, Carrigbeg, and Seskin. This measure is due to elevated turbidity impacting the treatment process at the Coolnamuck Water Treatment Plant. Update (4ie.ie, 29.09.2026, 08:35): The measure was introduced in consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE). All-clear (Construction Ireland, 30.09.2026, 18:11): A Boil Water Notice for Oileán Ghabhla has been lifted following the successful repair of a damaged subsea pipeline. This notice had been in place since April 2026. Update (Uisce Éireann, 01.10.2026, 22:10): A Do Not Consume notice has been issued for the Arvagh Public Water Supply in Co Cavan due to elevated Manganese concentrations. Boiling the contaminated tap water does not make it safe for consumption. An alternative boiled water supply is available at Sacred Heart Church in Arvagh. Update (Anglo Celt, 02.10.2026, 13:21): The elevated manganese levels were detected in water entering the treatment plant. Update (Cavan County Council, 02.10.2026, 17:31): The Do Not Consume notice for Arvagh became effective on October 2, 2026. The alternative water supply provided requires boiling before consumption. All-clear (Roscommon Herald, 03.10.2026, 07:45): The Boil Water Notice for Dunmore, Glenamaddy, and surrounding areas has been lifted. This action follows the completion of works and a series of satisfactory water tests. Update (C103, 04.10.2026, 07:30): A new Boil Water Notice has been issued with immediate effect for the Courtbrack Public Water Supply. This measure, introduced after elevated turbidity levels affected water quality, followed consultation with the Health Service Executive. All-clear (Shannonside.ie, 05.10.2026, 09:35): The lifting of the Dunmore-Glenamaddy notice followed consultation with the Health Service Executive and confirms the water is now safe to drink and use as normal. Update (Waterford Council, 06.10.2026, 08:30): The notice was introduced in consultation with the Health Service Executive. Update (Ireland Live, 06.10.2026, 17:50): A Boil Water Notice is affecting Tipperary Town and has been in place for 33 weeks. Residents are reportedly purchasing bottled water due to the ongoing disruption. Update (Radio Kerry, 07.10.2026, 19:30): A Do Not Consume notice has been issued for the Ballyheigue Public Water Supply and western catchment areas of the Clanmaurice Group Water Scheme due to abnormal raw water contamination. Alternative water supplies are being provided at multiple locations. Update (Uisce Éireann, 08.10.2026, 07:31): The Ballyheigue Public Water Supply is located in Co Kerry. Update (Radio Kerry, 08.10.2026, 07:51): The Do Not Consume notice for Ballyheigue was issued with immediate effect, and boiling the water will not make it safe for consumption. Uisce Éireann is actively investigating the cause of the contamination.

Dunmore, Glenamaddy, Ireland
31 sources17/09/2026, 02:00
Lifted· Boil water advisory· Microbiological

Boil water notice issued for over 1,000 people in North Kerry

Uisce Éireann hat eine Abkochverfügung für rund 1.369 Kunden herausgegeben, die vom Ardoughter Tower Reservoir in Listowel versorgt werden. Dies betrifft den östlichen Abschnitt des Clanmaurice Group Water Scheme zwischen Causeway und Ballyduff sowie das Dale Road Gebiet südöstlich von Causeway. Die Maßnahme ist aufgrund von Problemen im Desinfektionsprozess notwendig und weist Kunden an, Wasser vor dem Verzehr abzukochen. Update (Radio Kerry, 22.09.2026, 21:40): The notice was issued on September 15, 2026 and now includes Drommartin and Lixnaw. Consumers must boil water for one minute before consumption or use in food preparation. Update (Radio Kerry, 25.09.2026, 20:10): The advisory is due to disinfection related issues causing deteriorated raw water quality at the reservoir. All-clear (Radio Kerry, 26.09.2026, 09:20): The boil water notice for some areas in North Kerry has been lifted following consultation with the HSE, with water now confirmed safe to drink and use as normal.

Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland
4 sources16/09/2026, 02:00
Boil water advisory· Microbiological· Limit exceeded

Yet another boil water notice for Tipperary

Uisce Éireann has issued a boil water notice for Newport town and surrounding areas in County Tipperary, including Birdhill, Ballina, Gortybrigane, Ballinahinch, and Killoscully. Approximately 8,000 customers are affected due to a deterioration in raw water quality impacting the treatment plant. Residents must boil all water for drinking, food preparation, and teeth brushing until further notice. Update (thurles.info, 15.09.2026, 20:15): The incident now affects over 47,000 people across County Tipperary, with additional areas including Cordangan, Kilcommon, Rearcross, Galtee Regional, Cashel, Thomastown, Carrick-on-Suir (Linguan), and Ardfinnan also under boil water notices. New causes include pump failures, burst mains, and delays in water source connections, leading to overnight restrictions in some communities. A workshop is scheduled for October 6th in Thurles to address the crisis. Update (Uisce Éireann, 22.09.2026, 10:35): The measure was taken following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE). Update (Nenagh Guardian, 27.09.2026, 15:25): This is the third boil water notice for Newport in 2026, initially issued on September 11, 2026. A disruption due to a leak repair is also cited as a cause. Water tankers have been provided in Newport. All-clear (Uisce Éireann, 01.10.2026, 22:10): Boil water notices have been lifted for the Golden to Cashel and Galtee Regional public water supplies. The Golden to Cashel notice was issued July 25 due to turbidity, and the Galtee Regional notice on July 31 due to disinfection problems. All-clear (whatsonintipperary.com, 13.10.2026, 13:35): The boil water notice affecting 8,000 customers in Newport and surrounds was lifted on September 25th, having been issued on September 5th. This followed upgrades and satisfactory water quality tests. The supply remains vulnerable until additional filtration upgrades are completed by the end of the year.

Newport, Tipperary, Ireland
6 sources01/09/2026, 02:00
Boil water advisory· Microbiological· Limit exceeded

Boil Water Notice issued to protect customers in Rathangan’s Pomeroy Park

Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for residents of Rathangan’s Pomeroy Park (numbers 1-72 inclusive) following the detection of increased bacteria levels in the supply. Customers must boil their water for drinking, food preparation, and brushing teeth until further notice. The team is working to restore normal water quality as quickly as possible. All-clear (kfmradio.com, 05.09.2026, 23:41): The boil water notice has been lifted, following consultation with the HSE. The notice was originally issued on Monday 31 August. All-clear (Kfm Radio, 07.09.2026, 19:20): The boil water notice has been lifted for the Rathangan Estate. All-clear (Uisce Éireann, 16.09.2026, 12:00): The boil water notice was lifted on 04 September 2026. All-clear (Uisce Éireann, 02.10.2026, 14:30): A Boil Water Notice was lifted for customers supplied by the Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme, including Cashel, Ballyglass, and Lisnagaul, on 01 October 2026. This notice was originally issued on 31 July 2026 due to quality issues impacting disinfection processes caused by reduced raw water availability.

Rathangan, Ireland
8 sources01/08/2026, 02:00
Boil water advisory· Microbiological· Limit exceeded

Boil water notice delayed for Waterford housing estate as water fee hike row continues

A boil water notice for 74 households in Woodlands Estate, Portlaw, Co Waterford, has been delayed until 21 August 2026. This follows a dispute where the private water management company withdrew its services, raising concerns about the monitoring of the estate's private well water supply and the potential need for a precautionary boil notice. Update (Waterford News, 17.09.2026, 07:40): The boil water notice is currently in effect, having been reinstated on August 21, 2026, following an issue identified by an HSE test. Rectification works are scheduled to begin on September 27, 2026, and are expected to last two days.

Portlaw, Co Waterford, Ireland
2 sources01/08/2026, 02:00
Boil water advisory· Microbiological

Boil water notice issued for customers supplied by Mayo island water scheme

Uisce Éireann has issued a boil water notice for approximately 41 customers supplied by the Inishturk Public Water Supply in Co. Mayo. The notice was issued due to mechanical issues at the island’s water treatment plant, affecting the entire island of Inishturk. Customers are advised to boil water for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth, and making ice. Update (Connaught Telegraph, 11.09.2026, 13:35): The notice was issued on August 14th. New filter media will be installed next week, followed by a 10 to 14 day sampling program. Lifting the notice requires consultation with the HSE. Update (Mayo News, 09.10.2026, 19:35): Remedial works, including the installation of new filter sands, are now complete.

Inishturk, Co. Mayo, Ireland
5 sources01/08/2026, 02:00
Lifted· Boil water advisory· Microbiological

Boil Water Notice remains in place for all customers supplied by Cordangan Water Treatment Plant

The Boil Water Notice for approximately 5,000 customers in Tipperary Town remains in effect due to high levels of turbidity caused by structural damage to a borehole. Uisce Éireann is currently undertaking interim operational adjustments and planning exploratory drilling for a new water source. Residents must boil water for drinking, food preparation, and brushing teeth until further notice. Update (Tipp FM, 27.06.2026, 11:22): The boil water notice was issued on February 12th, now active for four months, and affects customers supplied by the Cordangan plant, including farms and businesses.

Tipperary Town, County Tipperary, Ireland
2 sources12/02/2026, 01:00