Boil Water Notice issued in County Waterford

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 84 customers supplied by the Poulnagunogue (Poulavonogue) Public Water Supply in Waterford.

The notice is being issued due to elevated turbidity, which has affected treatment at the water treatment plant.

There are two Poulavanogue supplies in the Clonmel area, this notice however relates to the small scheme historically managed by Waterford County Council.

All consumers affected by the notice must boil their water before drinking.

Uisce Éireann’s Maura Phelan acknowledged the impact this notice will have on the community, saying: “We regret any inconvenience caused to impacted customers. The notice has been put in place to protect the health of customers on the Waterford Poulavanogue Public Water Supply. Public health is our number one priority, and we would like to assure customers that we are working to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible.”

Water must be boiled for:

• Drinking

• Drinks made with water

• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;

• Brushing of teeth

• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.