Supply returning to customers in An Spidéal after successful mains repairs
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Water supply is returning to customers in An Spidéal and surrounding areas this lunchtime after an outage caused by burst on a main this morning.
Repairs to the burst main were completed at approximately 12 noon and supply is now returning to affected homes and businesses.
Customers in An Spidéal Thiar, Coill Rua Thoir, Baile na hAbhann, Na Doiriú and Ros an Mhíl were affected by water outages as a consequence of this burst, which occurred early this morning.
Uisce Éireann crews responded to the burst from early this morning and repairs have been successfully completed.
Typically, it can take three to four hours for normal supply to be fully restored to all properties after an unplanned outage.
Customers located at the end of the network or on higher ground may experience longer restoration times as the system recharges. Customers may also experience small pockets of air in their supply as the system recharges.
Leo O’Shea of Uisce Éireann thanked impacted residents and business owners for their understanding while repairs to the burst were underway.
“We understand how frustrating unplanned outages can be for our customers, particularly with such warm weather,” said Leo. “Our crews worked as quickly as they could to repair this main and restore supply, and water is now returning for impacted customers.”
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.
Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.
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Uisce Éireann crews are responding to a burst on a water main at An Spidéal which is impacting supply to customers in the area this morning.
The burst occurred on a trunk main early on Thursday morning. Customers in An Spidéal Thiar, Coill Rua Thoir, Baile na hAbhann, Na Doiriú and Ros an Mhíl will experience disruptions to their supply today as a result of this burst.
Uisce Éireann crews are currently mobilising to the site of the burst to begin their repairs. Repairs are estimated to be completed by 5pm this evening (Thursday).
Leo O’Shea of Uisce Éireann said that all efforts will be made to restore supply to affected homes and businesses as quickly as possible.
“We acknowledge the difficulties created by unplanned outages, particularly given the current warm weather,” said Leo. "We want to assure impacted customers that our crews will work as quickly as possible to repair the burst and restore normal supply.”
Typically, it can take three to four hours for normal supply to be fully restored to all properties after an unplanned outage. Customers located at the end of the network or on higher ground may experience longer restoration times as the system recharges.
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.
Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.
Uisce Éireann has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at our Text Alerts page.
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