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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.
- Location
- South Roscommon, Roscommon
- Country
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
- Start
- 11/10/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Roscommon
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
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