As Summer nears, the community of Portlaw can look forward to improved water quality and a more reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann completes two major upgrades, replacing over 2.7 kilometres of old and damaged water mains with new, modern pipes.

This work will also secure the town’s water supply for years to come and significantly reduce leaks.

The first stage of the works saw the replacement of 552 meters of old mains between Brown Street and Priest Street.  It also involved the decommissioning of 267 meters of old mains, with residents transferred to the new watermain and lead services replaced.

The second stage of the works involved the replacement of 2.2 kilometres of water mains along Connolly Road, Carrick Road and Priests Road, including new water service connections from the public watermain to customers water supply.

Highlighting the significance of these upgrades, Dave Murphy, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, said, “We are delighted to have completed the works that are now benefitting homes and businesses in Portlaw.

“These essential mains upgrades will improve water quality, reduce leakage, and eliminate the challenges associated with old water mains, resulting in a positive impact on leakage and the daily lives of the residents of Portlaw”.
This project was delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme which continues to deliver significant benefits to communities across Ireland, including improved water quality, provision of a more resilient and sustainable water supply for customers, and considerable water savings.

For more information on the Leakage Reduction Programme, please visit www.water.ie/reducingleaks. Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278 or online at Report a Leak.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.

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