LAST UPDATE | 12 Dec 2023

WATER SUPPLY IS returning to households in North County Dublin this evening after after a high-pressure water main burst causing major outages to the region.

Following reports of a supply disruption, Uisce Éireann and Fingal County Council crews were deployed and worked to restore normal water supply to impacted customers as quickly as possible.

Customers in Baskin Lane, Pinnock Hill, Coachmans, Stockhole Lane, Kinsealy, Santry, and surrounding areas in North County Dublin experienced disturbances this afternoon.

Repairs have successfully been completed, Uisce Éireann has said, and water supply is returning to customers this evening.

However, the utility said it may take several hours for full supply to restore to all customers due to the size of the network, especially for those at the end of the network or on high ground.

“On behalf of Uisce Éireann, I’d like to thank customers who were impacted by his unplanned outage for their patience, co-operation, and assistance while we worked to complete the repairs as quickly as possible and regret any inconvenience caused,” Uisce Éireann water engineer Tselo Tlou said.

Customers are being urged to continue to conserve water to help the network refill and restore normal supply. 

“Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving can save up to six litres of water per minute. Taking a shower instead of a bath or using a watering can rather than a hose when gardening can also make a big difference in water use,” Tlou said. 

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

With reporting by Hayley Halpin