An urgent boil water notice has been issued for a number of areas across Dublin, Kildare, and Meath, affecting some 600,000 people.
The major issue comes after problems were detected with the disinfectant used at Leixlip Water Treatment plant, which serves Fingal, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council, parts of Kildare, and Dunboyne in Meath.
Those affected are urged to boil the water before food preparation, teeth brushing, and ice making. The water is reportedly safe to use for personal hygiene and flushing toilets.
Irish Water staff are ‘working on it.’