Burst water mains in Duleek

Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Duleek and surrounding areas of Co Meath following a major burst to a watermain overnight.

The utility says every effort is being made to maintain water supply to as many customers as possible, but the burst may impact the communities of Duleek, Donore, Roughgrange, Corballis, Carranstown, Dowenstown, Rossnaree, Garballagh, Knockisland, Knockcommon, Drumman, Lougher, Gillstown and surrounding areas.

A water tanker is currently deployed at Main St, Duleek serving local businesses and residents. Customers are reminded that when taking water from tankers to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

An Uisce Éireann crew is now on site and has commenced work to repair the burst watermain. It is expected that works will be completed by this evening.

Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage.

Uisce Éireann’s Michael Cunniffe assured customers that every effort is being made to restore water as quickly as possible.

“We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while the repair works are ongoing.”

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

Uisce Éireann's customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also make contact on X @IWCare with any queries. For updates please see the water supply and services section of the website.

Uisce Éireann has 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