UISCE Éireann is advising customers in Killybegs and Na Gleannta that essential reservoir cleaning works are continuing this week to help safeguard the quality and reliability of the local water supply. Measures, including network adjustments and bypasses, have been put in place to avoid supply interruptions during these planned works. However, customers are advised that […]
Upgrades underway to strengthen Stranorlar’s water supply
UISCE Éireann is beginning important upgrade works in Stranorlar this week that will help reduce bursts, improve water quality, and deliver a more reliable supply for local homes and businesses. Uisce Éireann crews are replacing more than 700 metres of ageing water mains along the N15 from McClays Corner to the Admiran Park junction in Stranorlar. Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Patricia Lowry, explained […]
Essential water maintenance works taking place in South Donegal next week
UISCE Éireann is advising customers in South Donegal that essential reservoir cleaning works will take place next week. These planned works are necessary to maintain and protect the water supply for homes and businesses in the area. While bypass systems are in place for most reservoirs, helping to minimise disruption, some customers may experience reduced […]
Uisce Éireann turning the tide on bursts in Malin Head
A MAJOR water network upgrade is on the way for Malin Head, with Uisce Éireann investment set to strengthen the local supply. More than 2.2 kilometres of ageing water mains in Keenagh and Umgall will be replaced with new, high‑quality pipes to support households and businesses across this northern Donegal community. This investment will help reduce […]
Overnight water main works to begin on Letterkenny Main Street next week
UISCE Éireann will commence essential water main replacement works on Letterkenny’s Main Street next week, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and future‑proof the town’s water network. The works will take place overnight from 7pm to 7am, Monday to Thursday, to minimise disruption to homes, businesses and road users. This project will see the replacement […]
Uisce Éireann restores full supply to customers in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews have successfully located the significant leak that had been impacting supply in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana. The leak was identified earlier today following extensive investigations, and repair works have since been completed. As a result, water supply has now returned to customers across the affected areas. Advertisement […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore full supply in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews continue to work in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana as they search for a significant leak. The leak is putting pressure on water supply for customers and as a result night time restrictions have been put in place. These essential restrictions, from 11pm tonight to 7am tomorrow morning, […]
Possible water supply disruptions in Gort an Choirce and An Fál Carrach
UISCE Éireann is advising customers in Gort an Choirce, An Fál Carrach, and surrounding areas that power interruptions early this morning have impacted operations at the water treatment plant. While a generator is in place on site, the power interruption caused mechanical issues at the plant. These issues are currently being investigated and resolved by […]
‘No accountability with Irish Water’ – Donegal deputies
Donegal Sinn Féin Deputies, Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, have today raised with government in the Dáil the continual failure of Uisce Éireann to deal with the many issues with water and sewerage in Donegal. Speaking to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Teachta Doherty said: “We have parts of Donegal where, […]
Uisce Éireann advises of extended night time restrictions in Pettigo
Following today’s repair works at Pettigo Water Treatment Plant overnight restrictions are necessary to allow reservoir levels replenish. A mechanical issue with water pumps in the supply area resulted in a fall in reservoir levels in recent days. Crews carried out repair works today but unfortunately encountered difficulties which means that reservoir levels have yet […]