Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Offaly County Council confirmed the notice with immediate effect.
The notice has been put in place as a precaution to protect approximately 1,200 customers following a mechanical failure at the water treatment plant that resulted in the disinfection process being compromised. Irish Water's drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Offaly County Council to resolve the issue as quickly and as safely as possible.
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Customers in Dunkerin, Lisryan and surrounding areas are advised to boil water before use until further notice. Moneygall Village is on a separate supply and is not impacted by this Boil Water Notice.
Irish Water has made direct contact with customers registered on our vulnerable customers register affected by this Boil Water Notice. Irish Water would like to remind customers to follow the HSE COVID-19 advice and ensure frequent handwashing.
