Uisce Éireann crews continuing efforts to restore supply to customers across County Meath in wake of Storm Éowyn

Uisce Éireann has said it is continuing work to restore normal water supply to customers across County Meath following disruption caused by the impact of Storm Éowyn.

The high winds and immense power of Storm Éowyn resulted in widespread power outages countywide particularly in north Meath.

According to Uisce Eireann, many water treatment plants are now back in operation through the restoration of power supply in the area or the deployment of generators that had been mobilised in advance of the storm.

"Power has been restored at Enfield and Longwood Water Treatment Plants. A number of smaller water treatment plants and pumping stations are still without power and we are continuing to co-ordinate with the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, local authorities, the ESB, Civil Defence and other agencies as work continues to restore power and normal water supplies as quickly as possible.

"Customers will continue to experience low water pressure or no water in some areas as we work to refill reservoirs following the restoration of power. Impacted areas across the county include Clonard (Abbeyfields), Meadowview, Moynalty and parts of Kells.

"Alternative water supplies are available at Clonard (Abbeyfields and Meadowview Housing Estates) and Moynalty.

"Some areas across the wider County continue to experience water supply disruption. Customers can go to www.water.ie and enter their address for details of localised issues and estimated restoration times."

In the meantime, customers are urged to conserve water where possible in order to protect supply while the outages are resolved.

Michael Cunniffe, Uisce Éireann’s Regional Operations Manager, said: "Uisce Éireann crews and the ESB are working together to restore power to all areas so that production of treated water can recommence as quickly and as safely as possible."

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.

Uisce Éireann has also launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie.

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