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<p>The Water Conservation Order put in place this July has been lifted with immediate effect two weeks earlier than planned</p>

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Water conservation order lifted two weeks early for Waterford households

The Order was originally due to remain in place until Augst 26 but was later extended for a number of counties, including Waterford, until the end of September.

Water conservation order extended for Waterford until end of September

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Water conservation order extended for Waterford until end of September

The water conservation order will remain in place in Waterford and 12 other counties where continued protection of water supplies is required and will remain subject to prevailing weather conditions

Over 70 households in Waterford put on boil water notice from Friday this week

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Over 70 households in Waterford put on boil water notice from Friday this week

This has been the source of ongoing problems for residents of the estate, the developer and the water maintenance company for the last twenty or so years

'Micheál Martin takes zero notice of what Fianna Fáil backbenchers say': TD calls for reform

'Micheál Martin takes zero notice of what Fianna Fáil backbenchers say': TD calls for reform

EU ‘monitoring’ if water charges introduced in Ireland

EU ‘monitoring’ if water charges introduced in Ireland

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Heatwave puts pressure on water supply in West Waterford villages

Heatwave puts pressure on water supply in West Waterford villages

Injunction move over protests outside asylum centre suspended

Injunction move over protests outside asylum centre suspended

Hosepipe ban for some areas next week after record-high April temperatures

Hosepipe ban for some areas next week after record-high April temperatures

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The ban will prohibit the use of garden hosepipes for non-essential purposes

Nearly 1,000 people complained to Irish Water that water in their homes made them sick

Nearly 1,000 people complained to Irish Water that water in their homes made them sick

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Irish Water said every single one of the incidents had been investigated but there was no verified illness related to any of the queries received.

Housing numbers not exact science says Harris, as bank predicts missed targets

Housing numbers not exact science says Harris, as bank predicts missed targets

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

The Central Bank predicted that the Government will miss its housing targets for the next three years.

Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

From phone pouches to bike sheds and bank bailouts to water charges, test your knowledge of government spending controversies by taking our quiz.

It 'may take some time' before water services are fully restored - Uisce Éireann

It 'may take some time' before water services are fully restored - Uisce Éireann

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Power outages at treatment plants and pumping stations continue to impact on supplies across the county.

Irish Water working to restore water in Mallow ahead of New Year's Eve night

Irish Water working to restore water in Mallow ahead of New Year's Eve night

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Uisce Éireann, previously known as Irish Water, is working to restore water to customers in parts of Mallow ahead of New Year's Eve night

Water supply shut off to Waterford village temporarily

Water supply shut off to Waterford village temporarily

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Uisce Éireann will be working to restore water to customers in parts Waterford overnight

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs in range of roles

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs in range of roles

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

They will be recruiting across several departments, including roles for professionals, tradespeople, recent graduates, and skilled workers.

Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A water treatment plant in and around the east Clare village of O’Brien’s Bridge had distributed inadequately disinfected water for a full year

Sewage flowing into Irish waterways could 'fill three Olympic swimming pools' every day

Sewage flowing into Irish waterways could 'fill three Olympic swimming pools' every day

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency cites 'poor management practices' at treatment plants as examples of the problem