Nightmare for 600,000 people as Irish Water claim they’re “working on it” to fix treatment plant – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Nightmare for 600,000 people as Irish Water claim they’re “working on it” to fix treatment plant




Many people waking up to a continued nightmare of not having clean running water in their homes and businesses this morning after a major fault at a treatment plant in Co. Kildare.

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’ but it’s not yet fixed.

A full list of affected areas can be found here.

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