Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply in County Waterford
Uisce Éireann is working on restoring the water supply to an area in Tramore.
Uisce Éireann is working to restore the water supply in an area of County Waterford.
A spokesperson for the state utllity said crews are working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Tramore, following what was described as "a significant burst".
Water supply disruptions are likely to impact customers on Queen's Street and surrounding areas as a result of the burst.
"Every effort is being made to complete this repair work as quickly as possible," said the spokesperson.
It's expected the repairs will be completed by this afternoon, Wednesday, August 6 and updated on the progress of the repair works will be provided.
Maura Phelan, Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager, thanked affected customers for their cooperation during these repair works.
“We understand how disruptive unplanned outages are and we regret the inconvenience caused," she said.
"We want to thank impacted customers for their patience while we work to restore the water supply as quickly as possible," she added.
However, she also pointed out the repairs were proving "to be quite complex".
To ensure the safety of the crews carrying out the repairs, and for the safety of the public, traffic management will be in place and will be clearly signposted.
"Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours," said Ms Phelan.
To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit www.water.ie/vulnerablecustomer.
Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7.
The spokesperson for the utility said customers were encouraged to engage with the utility's website and social media platforms and the customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
Uisce Éireann also has a free text service that provides real-time updates on local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at water.ie.
