CREWS from Uisce Éireann are currently on site in Falcarragh where sewage had overflown onto a main road in the Ballina area.
The issue was raised at yesterday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District when councillors raised concern over public health and safety.
The spill had been ongoing since the weekend and the strong smell, worsened by the heat, had severely impacted local businesses and residents.
Monitoring
A spokesperson for the utility provider responsible for water and waste water services said the situation will continue to be monitored and, if required, a CCTV camera survey will be carried out to assess the condition of the pipe and determine if any further works are necessary.
“Uisce Éireann will continue to follow up to ensure the issue is fully resolved and would like to thank local residents for their patience,” the spokesperson added.
Once the issue is resolved Cllr Michael McClafferty said he expects a full clean-up and disinfection operation to take place to eliminate any potential public health implications.