Crews responding to South Leitrim outage

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.

Uisce Éireann crews are responding to two trunk main failures in South Leitrim which are impacting supply to approximately 1,000 customers in the region this evening.

Customers served by the South Leitrim Regional Water Supply in Ballinamore, between Toomans and Gortfadda, Toomans and Ardrum, Adoon, Cloone, Ballykiltyfea and surrounding areas may be experiencing outages or other supply disruptions this evening as a result of these trunk failures, which have occurred on two separate lines.

Works to repair the two trunk mains and restore normal supply to impacted customers have begun. It is estimated that supply be will restored to customers affected by this disruption by 4pm tomorrow afternoon (Saturday).

Kevin Love of Uisce Éireann said crews will work as quickly as possible to resolve the issue and restore supply to homes and businesses in the area.
“This outage is affecting a wide geographical area across South Leitrim, including the town of Ballinamore and surrounding areas,” said Kevin.
“We understand the frustration and inconvenience that can be caused by unplanned outages such as this, and we want to thank impacted customers for their understanding and patience as our crews work to restore supply.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable Customers page.

For updates visit the Supply and Service Updates page of the Uisce Éireann website.