Crews complete essential repair works in Limerick City

Following the completion of significant repair works to a water main that caused a major burst in the city last week, Uisce Éireann is advising that some customers may be experiencing supply disruptions, loss of pressure or temporary discolouration.  

Following the complex repair works, it may take up to 48 hours for normal water supply to return to customers. As normal supply returns, customers in Limerick City and surrounding areas may experience low water pressure, temporary water discolouration or intermittent disruptions to water supply. In the event of discolouration, we advise customers to run the cold kitchen tap for several minutes which will usually restore the water to a clear colour. For more information, customers can visit the Discoloured Water page.  

Eoin O’Connell, Water Operations Manager in Uisce Éireann said: “Given the nature of this burst and complexities involved we are thankful that the water main has now been repaired. Notwithstanding this, over the course of the next 48 hours, some customers may experience temporary disruption or discolouration to their water supply, but our crews will be actively working to mitigate this as much as possible. I would like to extend my thanks to the impacted homes and businesses for their patience while these repair works were underway.”  

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable Customers page. Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section.

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and we encourage customers to engage with us through our website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, and through our customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.