A HOSEPIPE ban is now in place for the Milford Regional Public Water Supply and will remain in place for the next six weeks. The Water Conservation Order has been issued in a bid to safeguard water supplies for essential purposes. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, […]
Renewed water conservation appeal for Ramelton, Milford, and Kerrykeel
Uisce Éireann customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel are being urged to continue to conserve water due to ongoing low water levels at Lough Colmcille, the area’s water source. Customers are being asked to be mindful of their water usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to fully replenish. High usage can […]
Raphoe reaps the rewards of Uisce Éireann works
A 1km stretch of old water mains have been replaced in Raphoe guaranteeing the town a much more reliable water supply. Uisce Éireann crews have completed the old mains replacement works at Beltony Road, Raphoe and the new pipework will ensure a reduction in disruption of the water supply from bursts. The work will also […]
Frustration over poor flow of information from Irish Water
By Chris Ashmore FRUSTRATION is growing among local councillors in relation to a poor flow of information from Irish Water in relation to several important infrastructure projects in the area. And now calls have come from Cllr. Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly for a special meeting between councillors and Irish Water. Advertisement Speaking at the April meeting of Letterkenny-Milford […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel to continue efforts to conserve water and protect supply. The recent dry weather conditions in these areas have resulted in low lake levels at Milford, the area’s water source. As a result, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply […]
Upgrade works to enhance water supply in Clonmany and Meendoran
UISCE Éireann customers in Clonmany and Meendoran can look forward to more confidence in their water supply as the utility has prioritised the replacement of more than 2.5km of old and damaged water mains. These works will take place along the R238 from Meendoran Bridge to Ballyliffen Junction in Clonmany. Homes and businesses in Clonmany will […]
Uisce Éireann urges customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is urging customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water to Donegal’s twin towns
Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major water main burst affecting Ballybofey and Stranorlar this morning. Homes and businesses in the twin towns and surrounding areas are experiencing a disruption to their water supply but every effort is being made to return a normal supply as quickly as possible. Crews have been mobilised […]
Disruption to some water supplies in Donegal next week
Uisce Éireann has announced disruption to water supplies in various parts of County Donegal next week due to repairs and upgrades. Works are scheduled to take place from 9:30am until 3pm on Tuesday that could impact supplies to Donegal Town, Drumsrooske, Orchard Drive, Orchard Park, and the surrounding areas. In west Donegal, also on Tuesday, […]
Fire hydrants are Irish Water’s responsibility, meeting hears
Cllr Patrick McGowan described as “unbelievable” a section in the CEO’s report that Irish Water are responsible for fire hydrants in the county, at Monday’s Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council. The Killygordan based councillor described a hydrant at the most recent fire in Castlefinn as being sealed shut. “Half of our fire hydrants are […]