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26/03/2025
Uisce Éireann To Complete Works In Inishbofin This Spring
Works will begin this spring to significantly upgrade the water supply in the island of Inishbofin near County Galway, Uisce Éireann has announced.A containerised unit designed to treat complex issues relating to raw water quality will arrive on the island within weeks.
With the island supply the subject of Do Not Consume Notices in the past due to elevated levels of manganese this investment will ensure the security of supply for islanders and visitors alike.
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Detailed surveys and water sampling took place on the island before final designs were agreed on.
Discussing the works, Uisce Éireann's project manager Martin Blackweir said: "Depending on weather conditions we hope to begin works before summer. This project is a significant investment for the island.
"It's important to note that the water supply on Inishbofin is currently meeting drinking water regulations and is safe to drink but this unit will ensure a reliable and safe water supply long into the future."
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