Crews from Irish Water and Waterford Council are dealing with a burst water main near Dunmore East this morning.

Homes in the Fairybush, Gaultier Cross and Woodstown areas are affected.

Services should be restored by 4.30pm today.

#IWWaterford: Repairs to a burst water main may affect supply to Woodstown, Gaultier Cross and surrounds. Crews are working to restore supply as soon as possible.

— Uisce Éireann Care (@IWCare) August 25, 2019

It’s the second burst main in the area in 24 hours.

#IWWaterford: Repairs to a burst water main may affect supply to Killea, Dunmore East and surrounds until 4pm on 24 August.

— Uisce Éireann Care (@IWCare) August 24, 2019

Essential works also left homes in the Stradbally, Fews and Mahon Bridge areas without water for several hours yesterday evening.

Customers are advised to run their taps if they experience discolouration when supply is restored.

Irish Water Customer Contact Centre can be contacted on 1890-278-278.