Uisce Éireann has reminded customers supplied by the Carrick On Suir (Crotty’s Lake) Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on November 25th will remain in place until the New Year.
This notice was issued to protect the health of approximately 1,937 customers due to operational issues at the water treatment plant.
All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking.
The notice applies to all areas on the Carrick on Suir (Crotty’s Lake) Public Water Supply including:
- All areas South of the river except Friar Street Upper, Corpse Road, Rack Hill, South Quay and Bridge Street
- North side of the River Suir. The areas of Hazel Close, Hawthorn Cresent, Asgrove, Oak Drive, Beech Ave, Sycamore Close and Mount Saint Nicholas.
- Townlands of Ross, Clonmoyle, Ballyhest, Ballygarret, Sheskin, Curraghduff, Joanstown in Co. Waterford
The notice does not apply to Uisce Éireann customers supplied by the Carrick On Suir Linguan Water Supply.
Water must be boiled for:
• Drinking;
• Drinks made with water;
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;
• Brushing of teeth;
• Making of ice – discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.
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